This bill is a legislative commemoration honoring James Hanssen for his forty years of dedicated service on the Bridgewater-Emery School District Board of Education. It recognizes the 2025-26 school year as a significant milestone in his career and highlights his receipt of the Distinguished Service Award from the Associated School Boards of South Dakota. The commemoration emphasizes Hanssen's exceptional commitment to the school board and his exemplary dedication to the students, staff, and community within the Bridgewater-Emery School District.

The bill concludes with a formal recognition by the One Hundred First Legislature of the State of South Dakota, affirming that James Hanssen deserves honor and respect for his ongoing efforts to enhance educational opportunities for K-12 students in the state. This acknowledgment serves to celebrate his contributions and the positive impact he has made over his extensive tenure.