honoring the city of Deadwood on its 150th anniversary.

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honoring the city of Deadwood on its 150th anniversary.

honoring the city of Deadwood on its 150th anniversary.

What This Bill Does

• honoring the city of Deadwood on its 150th anniversary.
• Official keyword topics: Senate Commemoration Official sponsor note: Senators <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4745/Detail">Deibert</a> (prime), <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4741/Detail">Crabtree</a>, <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4748/Detail">Duhamel</a>, <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4765/Detail">Hulse</a>, <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4800/Detail">Perry</a>, and <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4807/Detail">Reed</a> and Representatives <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4750/Detail">Fitzgerald</a>, <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4753/Detail">Goodwin</a>, and <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4764/Detail">Hughes</a>

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Official Summary Text

honoring the city of Deadwood on its 150th anniversary.
Official keyword topics:
Senate Commemoration
Official sponsor note: Senators <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4745/Detail">Deibert</a> (prime), <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4741/Detail">Crabtree</a>, <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4748/Detail">Duhamel</a>, <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4765/Detail">Hulse</a>, <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4800/Detail">Perry</a>, and <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4807/Detail">Reed</a> and Representatives <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4750/Detail">Fitzgerald</a>, <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4753/Detail">Goodwin</a>, and <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4764/Detail">Hughes</a>

Current Bill Text

Senate Commemoration 803
Introduced by: Senators Deibert, Crabtree, Duhamel, Hulse, Perry, and Reed and Representatives Fitzgerald,
Goodwin, and Hughes

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION honoring the city of Deadwood on its 150 th
anniversary.
WHEREAS, established in 1876 during the Black Hills Gold Rush, Deadwood has played a
significant role in American history, and with its 150 years of legendary stories, dynamic
culture, and unwavering spirit, the city has captured the imagination of generations; and
WHEREAS, Deadwood originated as an illegal settlement on land that had been officially
granted by the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie to the Lakota people, but despite these outlaw
beginnings, the town quickly evolved into a bustling frontier community, and g old seekers,
entrepreneurs, and notorious characters such as Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane flocked
to Deadwood, transforming the city into a symbol of the American West's promises and perils;
and
WHEREAS, over the course of 150 years, Deadwood has journeyed from a rough -and-
tumble mining town to a cherished historic destination with a meticulously preserved, historic
main street and iconic saloons; and
WHEREAS, it also hosts annual events to keep the spirit of the Old West alive, as visitors
from around the globe travel to Deadwood to witness reenactments, try their luck at casinos,
explore museums, and enjoy the rugged, scenic beauty of the Black Hills region; and
WHEREAS, Deadwood's legacy extends beyond its tales of gold, guns, and grit; and
WHEREAS, its story is one of resilience, transformation, and the enduring magnetism of
the Western frontier; and

WHEREAS, as Deadwood looks back on its 150 years, the city honors its vibrant past and
reaffirms its ongoing dedication to historical preservation, community spirit, and hospitality;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the One Hundred First Legislature of the
State of South Dakota, that the legislature invites all citizens of South Dakota to join in
recognizing the city of Deadwood's 150 th anniversary, and celebrating Deadwood's heritage
and continued contributions to the state and nation.