This amendment changed the document from an introduced version to an enrolled (final) version by removing introductory legislative metadata and line numbers while adding official signatures and adoption dates from both chambers. The substantive content honoring Charlie Kirk remains unchanged; this is purely a formatting and finalization edit with no shift in the bill's purpose.
26.280.11 26.280.12 101st Legislative Session HCR6002 2026 South Dakota Legislature House Concurrent Resolution 6002 Introduced by: Representative Manhart Underscores indicate new language. Overstrikes indicate deleted language. ENROLLED AN ACT A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Honoring honoring the life and achievements of the late Charlie 1 Kirk. 2 WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk was born on October 14, 1993, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and 3 rose to prominence as a dedicated advocate for American values and the American way of 4 life; and 5 WHEREAS, at the age of 18, Charlie Kirk founded Turning Point USA, an organization 6 committed to promoting free markets, limited government, fiscal responsibility, and 7 constitutional liberties among young people on college campuses across the nation; and 8 WHEREAS, through Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk inspired thousands of students and 9 fostered a new generation of young leaders and activists who engaged in civic discourse and 10 political participation; and 11 WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk served as a close ally and advisor to President Donald J. Trump, 12 contributing to national policy discussions and grassroots efforts that emphasized patriotism, 13 economic opportunity, and individual freedoms; and 14 WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk's influential voice reached millions through his radio show, 15 podcasts, books, and public speaking engagements, all of which he used to champion causes 16 such as border security, religious liberty, and the protection of Second Amendment rights; 17 and 18 WHEREAS, on September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was tragically assassinated while 19 addressing an audience at Utah Valley University, cutting short a life of profound impact at 20 the age of 31; and 21 26.280.11 26.280.12 2 HCR6002 Underscores indicate new language. Overstrikes indicate deleted language. HCR6002 ENROLLED WHEREAS, the untimely death of Charie Kirk left a void in the United States and across 1 the world, inspired a renewed commitment to the ideals he espoused, and reminded all of the 2 importance of civil engagement and resilience in the face of adversity; 3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the House of Representatives of the One Hundred 4 First Legislature of the State of South Dakota, the Senate concurring therein, that the 5 Legislature honors the memory of Charlie Kirk for his unwavering dedication to American 6 principles, his role in empowering youth, and his contributions to American political discourse; 7 and 8 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature extends its deepest sympathies to the 9 family, friends, and colleagues of Charlie Kirk, and encourages the people of South Dakota to 10 reflect on his legacy as a model of passionate advocacy and public service. 11 26.280.12 3 HCR6002 HCR6002 ENROLLED Adopted by the House of Representatives, January 16, 2026 Concurred in by the Senate, January 26, 2026 _____________________ _____________________ Jon Hansen Patricia Miller Speaker of the House Chief Clerk of the House _____________________ _____________________ Chris Karr Peggy Laurenz President Pro Tempore Secretary of the Senate of the Senate