The enrolled version added six additional House sponsors and four Senate sponsors to the original resolution, expanding legislative support for recognizing Scouting America Day. This change strengthens the commemoration by demonstrating broader bipartisan backing from the legislature.
26.928.9 101st Legislative Session HC8007 2026 South Dakota Legislature House Commemoration 8007 Introduced by: Representative Soye Underscores indicate new language. Overstrikes indicate deleted language. Representatives Soye, Emery, Jordan, Muckey, Reisch, Rice, and Schwans and Senators Duhamel, Hohn, Perry, and Zikmund A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION recognizing Scouting America Day at the Capitol 1 and celebrating Scouting America for one hundred sixteen years of service to 2 American youth. 3 WHEREAS, Scouting America, formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America, was founded 4 in 1910 and chartered by Congress with a mission to prepare young people for lives of impact 5 and purpose through character development, citizenship, and leadership; and 6 WHEREAS, Scouting America invites every youth to a safe and fun environment to learn, 7 explore, and grow; and 8 WHEREAS, for one hundred sixteen years, Scouting America has impacted the lives of 9 more than one hundred thirty million young men and women by fostering personal growth, 10 responsibility, and service to others; and 11 WHEREAS, Scouting America remains dedicated to empowering boys, girls, and families 12 of South Dakota, and helping them achieve their full potential and become responsible, 13 engaged citizens; 14 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the One Hundred First Legislature of the 15 State of South Dakota, that Scouting America is celebrated for its one hundred sixteen years 16 of existence, and its contributions to South Dakota and the United States. 17