The amendment added eight additional senators and three additional representatives as co-sponsors of this commemoration honoring Dave Bonde, expanding legislative support for recognizing his service to South Dakota without changing the substance of the resolution.
26.1055.11 101st Legislative Session SC830 2026 South Dakota Legislature Senate Commemoration 830 Introduced by: Senators Foster Foster, Crabtree, Davis, Duhamel, Perry, Reed, Rohl, Sauder, Schoenfish, and Perry Zikmund and Representative Muckey Underscores indicate new language. Overstrikes indicate deleted language. Representatives Emery, Moore, Muckey, and Pourier A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION honoring Dave Bonde for exemplary service to 1 South Dakota. 2 WHEREAS, Dave Bonde, as executive director of the Fort Pierre Development Corporation, 3 has supported local businesses, attracted new investment, and promoted sustainable 4 development throughout central South Dakota, demonstrating a deep commitment to the 5 economic growth and vitality of the region; and 6 WHEREAS, Mr. Bonde has served with distinction as sergeant-at-arms of the South Dakota 7 Senate, providing dedicated support and service to the legislative process; and 8 WHEREAS, under Mr. Bonde's guidance, the Fort Pierre Development Corporation has 9 facilitated community events, business expansions, ribbon-cuttings, and tours that showcase 10 Fort Pierre's potential; and 11 WHEREAS, Mr. Bonde's tireless efforts have reflected the best traditions of public service 12 and community leadership; 13 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the One Hundred First Legislature of the 14 State of South Dakota, that Dave Bonde's life achievements helped shape the future of our 15 communities by empowering citizens with opportunities for growth and success. 16