A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION commending and honoring the 2025-2026 Outstanding School Administrators of South Dakota: David Olson, Meade, Middle School Principal; Kendra Becker, Redfield, Secondary School Principal; Richie Hutchinson, Sioux Falls, Assistant Middle School Principal; and Kay Bass, Harrisburg, Assistant Secondary School Principal.

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 four educational administrators is eighty-eight years; and

WHEREAS, each of these educators has demonstrated both a sincere interest in our children as well as superior skills in their chosen field of educational administration;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the One Hundred First Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that David Olson, Kendra Becker, Richie Hutchinson, and Kay Bass are named as official representatives of the School Administrators of South Dakota and shall continue their efforts to improve educational opportunities for the children of this state.