This legislative commemoration honors Donna Leslie for her exceptional service to the South Dakota Retailers Association, where she has been a key staff member since 1988. Over her nearly thirty-seven years of dedicated work, she has contributed significantly to the organization by writing articles for the Retail Prophet magazine, overseeing legislative sessions, and managing the scholarship program, which has awarded over two hundred eighty scholarships. Donna's efforts have helped the association grow from two thousand to four thousand members, and she is recognized as the longest-serving employee in the organization's history.

The commemoration highlights Donna's impact on the business community in South Dakota, noting her role as a historian and information hub for the association. As she prepares for her retirement in May 2025, the resolution acknowledges her contributions, including her unique fashion sense, which has even influenced the dressing of a statue of Governor Robert S. Vessey. The One Hundredth Legislature of the State of South Dakota expresses gratitude for her positive influence on the lives of many South Dakotans and the effectiveness of the South Dakota Retailers Association.