This bill is a legislative commemoration honoring Ashlan Carlow-Blount, a senior at Mahpya Lta High School and a member of the Oglala Lakota tribe from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The commemoration highlights her exceptional achievements in athletics, academics, and community leadership. Ashlan has earned numerous accolades in basketball, including First-Team All-State honors and multiple MVP awards at the Lakota Nation Invitational, while also leading her team to significant championships. Additionally, she has excelled in track and field, achieving a Class A State Championship in the 300-meter hurdles and earning various regional titles.

In academics, Ashlan has demonstrated outstanding performance, maintaining high grades, becoming a member of the National Honor Society, and receiving the U.S. President's Academic Excellence Award. She has also excelled in advanced coursework and has received Division I collegiate scholarship offers, committing to attend the University of South Dakota. The bill concludes by recognizing Ashlan as a role model who promotes Lakota culture and inspires her peers and community through her leadership and mentorship.