This bill is a legislative commemoration celebrating the South Dakota Youth of the Year program for 2026. It acknowledges the significant impact of Boys & Girls Clubs in South Dakota, which serve over eighteen thousand children and teens annually across sixty locations. The mission of these clubs is highlighted, emphasizing their role in helping young people, particularly those in need, to develop into productive and responsible citizens. The commemoration also recognizes the Youth of the Year program as a prestigious platform that honors youth for their service, academic achievements, and contributions to their families and communities.

The bill notes that nominees from various South Dakota Clubs, including those in Sioux Falls, Wagner, Mission, Flandreau, and Pierre, have achieved the title of Youth of the Year. On March 4, 2026, one nominee will be selected as the South Dakota State Youth of the Year, who will then represent the state in the National Youth of the Year program for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The commemoration concludes by expressing gratitude for the commitment of Boys & Girls Clubs to the youth and families of South Dakota and commending the finalists for their accomplishments.