A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION,  Commending and honoring the 2005-2006 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: James Heinert, Sturgis, School Superintendent; John Wellhouse, Pierre, School Business Official; Kevin Nelson, Beresford, Elementary School Principal; Leroy Fugitt, Pierre, Secondary School Principal; Mark Naugle, Hill City, Middle School Principal; Grace Christianson, Lennox, Curriculum Director; and Larry Furney, Hayti, Director of Special Education for being named outstanding administrators by their respective administrator parent groups.

     WHEREAS,  these administrators have been elected by their peers for outstanding service and dedication to education; and

     WHEREAS,  the combined years of service to the people of South Dakota and to the children and youth of South Dakota of these seven educational administrators is two hundred six years; and

     WHEREAS,  each of these educators has demonstrated a sincere interest in our children and superior skills in their chosen field of educational administration:

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED,  by the Eighty-second Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that James Heinert, John Wellhouse, Kevin Nelson, Leroy Fugitt, Mark Naugle, Grace Christianson, and Larry Furney are named as official representatives of the School Administrators of South Dakota and shall continue their efforts to improve the educational opportunities for the citizens of the state.