This bill is a legislative commemoration honoring Hannah Heiman of Clark, South Dakota, and David Yusten Jr. of Sioux Falls for their selection as the Girls State and Boys State Governors, respectively. It recognizes their outstanding leadership and contributions as young leaders in South Dakota. The bill emphasizes the goals of the Boys State and Girls State programs, which aim to educate youth about the American system of government, the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, and the fundamental principles of government through experiential learning.
Additionally, the bill acknowledges the South Dakota American Legion and Auxiliary for their dedicated efforts in sponsoring and coordinating these programs for over eighty years. It expresses appreciation for the adults who volunteer their time and energy to support the initiatives, and formally commemorates Hannah Heiman and David Yusten Jr. as the 2024 Girls and Boys State Governors.