A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION recognizing ten years of the Wall Economic Development Corporation.

WHEREAS, the Wall Economic Development Corporation was founded ten years ago to revitalize economic growth and opportunity in Wall; and

WHEREAS, the founding of the Wall Economic Development Corporation demonstrated foresight and innovation and continues to position Wall as a vibrant place to live, work, and do business; and

WHEREAS, in 2025, the Wall Economic Development Corporation accomplished much through city and community collaboration, including rail spur opportunities, industrial park marketing, the launch of Fly Badlands to highlight aviation infrastructure, and expanding workforce development and leadership programs, among many more accomplishments; and

WHEREAS, the Wall Economic Development Corporation, at its 2025 annual meeting, recognized particular contributions by giving the Business Retention and Expansion Award to Hansen Inn & Cabins; the Business Development Award to Ana Komar, owner of Fly Badlands; the Homegrown Success Award to Small Town Glo and its founder, Ashton Swift; and the Friends of Economic Development Award to Dakota Resources for supporting rural community growth and capacity building; and

WHEREAS, the Corporation's leadership, volunteers, and community partners have all strengthened their resolve to continue their mission into the next decade of operation, aiming to generate momentum and opportunity for Wall and economic vitality and prosperity for the next generation;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the One Hundred First Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that the Wall Economic Development Corporation's ten-year anniversary be honored along with all that the corporation has done in that time to ensure an abundance of opportunity and prosperity in Wall for years to come.