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 service, she has worked with multiple executive directors and board members, significantly contributing to the association's growth from 2,000 to 4,000 members. Leslie has played a vital role in producing the Retail Prophet magazine and the Legislative Bulletin, as well as managing the association's scholarship program, which has awarded over $250,000 in scholarships.

The commemoration highlights Leslie's long-standing commitment and influence within the organization, noting her unique contributions, including her role as the historian and her impact on the association's public image. As she prepares for retirement in May 2025, the resolution acknowledges her positive difference in the lives of many South Dakotans and her instrumental role in making the South Dakota Retailers Association one of the largest and most effective business organizations in the country.