A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Celebrating the profound commitment and accomplishments of Dr. Rick and Valerie Melmer in developing leaders in South Dakota.

WHEREAS, Dr. Rick and Valerie Melmer are champions of leadership in this state, having founded the Leadership South Dakota program in 2015, which is dedicated to building positive, strong, and educated leaders; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Rick and Valerie Melmer have directly impacted 421 individuals from every corner of the state, helping them grow as leaders for the betterment of themselves as well as their families, employers, and communities; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Rick and Valerie Melmer, have indirectly impacted countless other individuals, families, employers, and communities in the state and will continue to do so as they depart from their work with the Leadership South Dakota program this spring:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Ninety-Eighth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that Dr. Rick and Valerie Melmer are recognized for their accomplishments and commitment to the continued development of future generations of leaders for all of South Dakota.