Senate Commemoration 807
Introduced by: Senators Davis, Deibert, Duhamel, Perry, and Smith and Representatives Emery, Moore, Muckey,
and Uhre-Balk
A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Recognizing and expressing gratitude to Mike
Pedersen for his decades -long commitment to celebrating the joy of
Christmas through music.
WHEREAS, the 2024 Christmas season marks the thirty -fifth year that Mike Pedersen has
invited all to join in singing Christmas carols as he plays his iconic pipe organ at the Nora
Christmas Store in the community of Nora, South Dakota; and
WHEREAS, Mike’s dedication to the spirit of Christmas and his sharing of the joy of the
holiday through music has become a cherished tradition for generations of South Dakotans
and visitors alike; and
WHEREAS, the novelty of Mike Pedersen and the Nora Christmas Store has been featured
on national television programs, enabling others across the nation to experience this great
treasure;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the One Hundredth Legislature of the State
of South Dakota, that Mike Pedersen has made a positive difference in the lives of many South
Dakotans by spreading the Christmas spirit and bringing the joy of holiday music to thousands
of people.