The amendment added two House representatives (Reisch and Walburg) as co-introducers alongside the original Senate sponsor, and removed the bill's technical markup formatting. This is a procedural change that broadens sponsorship support but does not alter the commemoration's substance or purpose.
26.1058.9 101st Legislative Session SC821 2026 South Dakota Legislature Senate Commemoration 821 Introduced by: Senator Crabtree Underscores indicate new language. Overstrikes indicate deleted language. and Representatives Reisch and Walburg A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION honoring Arthur Mauf for his dedication and 1 service to the United States as he approaches his 100th birthday. 2 WHEREAS, Arthur was raised in Madison, South Dakota, where a life on the farm instilled 3 in him a deep respect for hard work, discipline, responsibility, and performing every task with 4 care and purpose; and 5 WHEREAS, during his sea and foreign service aboard the USS General John Pope from 6 August 23, 1945, to May 14, 1946, Arthur endured the physical challenges of life at sea, 7 including persistent seasickness, yet he continued to fulfill his duties with determination and 8 pride; and 9 WHEREAS, Arthur faithfully served his country in the United States Marine Corps, attaining 10 the rank of Private First Class and demonstrating commitment to duty during a pivotal time 11 in world history; and 12 WHEREAS, after his honorable discharge on August 31, 1946, Arthur returned to Madison, 13 South Dakota, where he devoted himself to farming and building a life rooted in perseverance, 14 family values, and steady work; and 15 WHEREAS, Arthur's legacy of service continues, notably recognized at the Veterans Honor 16 Park in Madison, where his name stands alongside that of his grandson, Kevin Stewart, who 17 is also a United States Marine; 18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the One Hundred First Legislature of the 19 State of South Dakota, that we express our deepest gratitude for Arthur Mauf's service, 20 sacrifice, and enduring character, and for his contributions to his country, his community, and 21 the generations that follow. 22