The resolution honors the cabin owners of Custer State Park and emphasizes the importance of their property rights. It acknowledges the historical context in which these cabins were established, noting that they were encouraged by former Governor Vassey to attract visitors to the park. Currently, there are thirty-seven privately owned cabins that contribute to the park through lease payments and property taxes. With many leases set to expire soon and recent storm damage highlighting the need for stability, the resolution stresses the urgency of addressing the future of these cabins.
Furthermore, the resolution calls on the South Dakota Legislature to recognize and protect the property rights of the cabin owners, who view themselves as guardians of the park's heritage. It encourages the state to embrace these owners as vital to the park's future and urges the Governor and the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to create new leases that would secure the cabin owners' interests and enhance the park promptly.