This legislative commemoration honors Terry Ree for his significant contributions to the state of South Dakota as an entertainer, particularly through his work in the comedy-musical duo Williams and Ree. Born in Huron and raised in Pierre, Terry Ree, a member of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, formed the duo with Bruce Williams while attending Black Hills State College. Over their more than fifty-five-year career, they entertained audiences internationally through live performances and television, and created the film "Williams and Ree: The Movie," which showcased the excitement of traveling along Interstate 90 in South Dakota.

The commemoration acknowledges Terry Ree's ability to use humor as a means to bridge cultural divides within South Dakota and beyond, highlighting the positive impact he has had on the lives of many South Dakotans. The One Hundredth Legislature of the State of South Dakota officially recognizes and celebrates his exemplary work as an entertainer.