South Dakota Legislature
Introduced by: Representatives Weisgram, Bartels, Blare, Callies, Duba, Emery, Fitzgerald, Ladner, Lesmeister, Mills, Moore, Mortenson, Perry, Pinnow, Pourier, Reisch, Stevens, and Teunissen and Senators Mehlhaff, Bolin, Deibert, Duhamel, Foster, Otten (Herman), Stalzer, and Zikmund
A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Honoring Hayden Joe Schmautz of Fort Pierre for a life of service tragically cut short.
WHEREAS, Hayden Joe Schmautz, 19, of Fort Pierre died tragically in a vehicle collision on South Dakota Highway 1804 on November 10, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Hayden was already a respected member of the Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Hayden not only served his local community but had also used his training to help fight wildfires in Texas in 2023; and
WHEREAS, Hayden's good nature was familiar to everyone in A.B.A.T.E. South Dakota, the Oahe Chapter; Pierre Street Masters car club; Roadhouse Bike Night; and the Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Hayden's way of dispensing kindness with a smile and a hug made others feel seen:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Ninety-Ninth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that Hayden Joe Schmautz of Fort Pierre had already demonstrated a commitment to service in his brief life, and he leaves behind a legacy of faith, kindness, dedication, and community involvement.
