A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, honoring Elizabeth Spier of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Girls State Governor, and John Dannenbring of Yankton, South Dakota, Boys State Governor, and commending the South Dakota American Legion and Auxiliary for their sponsorship and coordination of the Girls State and Boys State programs.

    WHEREAS, Elizabeth Spier and John Dannenbring have been selected and are serving in these high offices and are outstanding young South Dakota leaders; and

    WHEREAS, the goals of Boys State and Girls State are to help youth understand and appreciate the American system of government and way of life, including the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, and to give better knowledge of the fundamental principles of government within the State of South Dakota through a unique, learn-by-doing workshop; and

    WHEREAS, the South Dakota American Legion and Auxiliary have worked diligently for more than seventy years in conducting these fine programs:

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Ninetieth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that Elizabeth Spier and John Dannenbring are to be congratulated for their outstanding achievement; that appreciation is extended to those adults who donate time and energy to the program; and that the South Dakota American Legion and Auxiliary be recognized for their many years of sponsoring and conducting Boys State and Girls State.