South Dakota 2024 Regular Session

South Dakota House Bill HC8021

Caption

Honoring the Estelline/Hendricks Redhawks for winning the State A gymnastics title two years in a row.

Impact

The bill highlights the importance of sports achievements in fostering school spirit and community pride. By commemorating such accomplishments, it serves to inspire young athletes and encourages participation in sports programs across the state. The recognition can also contribute to increased community support for school athletics and funding for programs that promote physical fitness and competition among youth.

Summary

House Commemoration 8021 honors the Estelline/Hendricks Redhawks for winning the State A gymnastics title for the second consecutive year. The team secured the championship title on February 9, 2024, achieving a remarkable score of 142.596, significantly ahead of their closest competitor. This commendation reflects not only the team's athletic prowess but also their dedication and teamwork over the two years that they have dominated in this sport.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HC8021 is overwhelmingly positive, as it celebrates a successful sports program and individual achievements within the team. Legislators and constituents alike are likely to rally around the recognition of local talent and the pride that comes from state-level successes. This commemoration serves as a unifying force, bringing together community members to celebrate a significant accomplishment.

Contention

Since HC8021 is a commemorative bill rather than a typical legislative measure, it does not present notable points of contention or divisiveness. Instead, it serves a ceremonial purpose, with bipartisan support anticipated due to the positive nature of recognizing student athletic achievements. The absence of opposing views indicates a shared celebration of success within the athletics community of South Dakota.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

SD SC805

Honoring the 2022 Tea Area High School girls soccer team for winning the Class A State Championship.

SD HC8011

Celebrating the 2022 Todd County Falcons Football Team for winning the All-Nations Class A Championship.

SD SC814

Honoring the 2022-2023 Canton C-Hawk boys wrestling team for its outstanding accomplishments.

SD SC802

Celebrating the South Dakota State University Jackrabbit football team winning the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision National Championship.

SD SC804

Commending the Rapid City Sliders 15U baseball team for representing South Dakota at the Babe Ruth World Series.

SD SC813

Honoring the 2022-2023 Canton C-Hawk girls wrestling team for its outstanding accomplishments.

SD SC801

Honoring the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Singing Legionnaires of American Legion Post 15 in Sioux Falls.

SD HC8015

Honoring Rod Bowar for his life, achievement, and legacy.

SD HC8006

Recognizing the De Smet Bulldogs as the 2021 and 2022 boys basketball Class B state champions.

SD SC809

Commending and honoring those members of the United States Armed Forces who have been stationed in South Korea on the seventieth anniversary of the armistice which ended the fighting.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.