This legislative bill commemorates Dan Gallagher, a teacher at Roncalli Middle School in Aberdeen, for being named the 2024-2025 South Dakota Milken Educator. The announcement was made during a school assembly on February 13, 2025, by South Dakota Secretary of Education Dr. Joseph Graves and Milken Educator Awards Vice President Jennifer Fuller. As part of this recognition, Gallagher received a check for $25,000. The Milken Educator Award is designed to honor educators who demonstrate creativity in their teaching, commitment to their students, and a lasting impact on their communities.

The bill highlights Gallagher's high expectations for both himself and his students, his innovative teaching methods, and his dedication to community service projects in Aberdeen. It emphasizes the importance of the Milken Educator Award in inspiring educators and encouraging young individuals to pursue careers in teaching. By being recognized as a Milken Educator, Gallagher joins a distinguished group of over 3,000 educators who have received this honor over the past forty years, marking a significant achievement in his professional career.