commending Grey Zabel for his achievements as a member of the 2026 Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks.

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commending Grey Zabel for his achievements as a member of the 2026 Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks.

commending Grey Zabel for his achievements as a member of the 2026 Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks.

What This Bill Does

• commending Grey Zabel for his achievements as a member of the 2026 Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks.
• Official sponsor note: Senator <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4787/Detail">Mehlhaff</a> (prime) and Representatives <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4790/Detail">Mortenson</a> and <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4832/Detail">Weisgram</a>

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Official Summary Text

commending Grey Zabel for his achievements as a member of the 2026 Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks.
Official sponsor note: Senator <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4787/Detail">Mehlhaff</a> (prime) and Representatives <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4790/Detail">Mortenson</a> and <a rel="noopener" href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/4832/Detail">Weisgram</a>

Current Bill Text

Senate Commemoration 818
Introduced by: Senator Mehlhaff and Representatives Mortenson and Weisgram

A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION commending Grey Zabel for his achievements as
a member of the 2026 Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks.
WHEREAS, Grey Zabel was born and raised in Pierre, South Dakota, and graduated from
T.F. Riggs High School in 2020; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the Governors football team, Zabel contributed to consecutive
state championships in 2017, 2018, and 2019; and
WHEREAS, continuing his career at North Dakota State University, Zabel helped the Bison
win two NCAA Division 1 FCS national championships; and
WHEREAS, in the 2025 NFL draft, the Seattle Seahawks selected Zabel with the eighteenth
overall pick; and
WHEREAS, Zabel played in twenty games for the Seattle Seahawks in his 2025 rookie
season, including Super Bowl LX, which Zabel and the Seahawks won, defeating the New
England Patriots; and
WHEREAS, Zabel's dedication and commitment to athletic excellence, exemplified by his
athletic achievements, have brought great pride to the people of his hometown and the state
of South Dakota;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the One Hundred First Legislature of the
State of South Dakota, that Grey Zabel is recognized and commended for his athletic
achievements with the 2026 Super Bowl -winning Seattle Seahawks, and for inspiring young
athletes across South Dakota by showcasing his work-ethic and talent at the highest level of
sport.