The enrolled version added Representative Mortenson as a co-introducer alongside Representative Weisgram and removed technical legislative formatting language (bill number, session designation, and line-marking instructions), making only administrative adjustments to sponsorship and formatting without changing the commemoration's substance.
26.1033.9 101st Legislative Session SC818 2026 South Dakota Legislature Senate Commemoration 818 Introduced by: Senator Mehlhaff and Representative Representatives Mortenson and Weisgram Underscores indicate new language. Overstrikes indicate deleted language. A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION commending Grey Zabel for his achievements as 1 a member of the 2026 Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks. 2 WHEREAS, Grey Zabel was born and raised in Pierre, South Dakota, and graduated from 3 T.F. Riggs High School in 2020; and 4 WHEREAS, as a member of the Governors football team, Zabel contributed to consecutive 5 state championships in 2017, 2018, and 2019; and 6 WHEREAS, continuing his career at North Dakota State University, Zabel helped the Bison 7 win two NCAA Division 1 FCS national championships; and 8 WHEREAS, in the 2025 NFL draft, the Seattle Seahawks selected Zabel with the eighteenth 9 overall pick; and 10 WHEREAS, Zabel played in twenty games for the Seattle Seahawks in his 2025 rookie 11 season, including Super Bowl LX, which Zabel and the Seahawks won, defeating the New 12 England Patriots; and 13 WHEREAS, Zabel's dedication and commitment to athletic excellence, exemplified by his 14 athletic achievements, have brought great pride to the people of his hometown and the state 15 of South Dakota; 16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the One Hundred First Legislature of the 17 State of South Dakota, that Grey Zabel is recognized and commended for his athletic 18 achievements with the 2026 Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks, and for inspiring young 19 athletes across South Dakota by showcasing his work-ethic and talent at the highest level of 20 sport. 21