25.604.10 100th Legislative Session HCR6001
2025 South Dakota Legislature
House Concurrent Resolution
6001
Introduced by: Representative Garcia
Underscores indicate new language.
Overstrikes indicate deleted language.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, Honoring healthcare workers who died and risked 1
their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. 2
WHEREAS, the COVID -19 pandemic was one of the most significant public health crises in 3
modern history, impacting lives, communities, and economies worldwide; and 4
WHEREAS, healthcare workers stood on the front lines of this crisis, risking their own 5
health and safety to care for those afflicted by the virus, often working long hours under 6
immense physical and emotional strain; and 7
WHEREAS, healthcare workers not only provided essential medical care, but also offered 8
compassion, support, and hope to patients and families during a time of great uncertainty; 9
and 10
WHEREAS, many healthcare workers tragically lost their lives while providing critical care 11
to patients, and countless others endured the physical and emotional toll of the pandemic, 12
while continuing to serve their communities; and 13
WHEREAS, sacrifices made by healthcare workers during the COVID -19 pandemic 14
exemplify extraordinary courage, resilience, and dedication to the well-being of others; 15
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the House of Representatives of the One 16
Hundredth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, the Senate concurring therein, that all 17
healthcare workers are recognized for their contributions, sacrifices, and courage during the 18
COVID-19 pandemic; and 19
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature honors the healthcare workers who 20
tragically lost their lives while caring for others, and remembers their enduring impact on the 21
health and resilience of their communities. 22