South Dakota Legislature honors former Oglala Sioux Tribe President Cecelia Fire Thunder

Original title: recognizing the achievements, leadership, and lifelong public service of Cecelia Fire Thunder.

Last action · March 4, 2026: CommemorationsSponsors: Red Dawn Foster and 9 others

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What This Bill Proposed

The South Dakota Legislature officially recognizes the lifelong public service, leadership, and historic achievements of Cecelia Fire Thunder, the first woman elected president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe.

Why it matters

Changes only the state's official recognition of the honoree; no funding, program, or service changes are stated.

Background

The Oglala Sioux Tribe is a federally recognized tribe of Oglala Lakota people based on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. context

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Cecelia Fire Thunder

Receives formal official recognition from the state legislature for her lifelong public service.

Indirectly affected

Oglala Lakota community

Community and tribal members are recognized through the honoring of their leader's historic achievements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Commemoration 8022 do?

It formally recognizes and honors the achievements, leadership, and lifelong public service of Cecelia Fire Thunder.

Does this commemoration change any laws or provide funding?

No. As a commemorative resolution, it does not alter laws, appropriate funds, or change state services.

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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.

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