Today’s the day for State employees like you to celebrate your accomplishments. Your tireless effort to serve and support the citizens of South Dakota and each other during this past year of many challenges is greatly appreciated. Take a few minutes and read what leadership has shared about the fantastic job you have done this past year.
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It seems almost appropriate that 2020 happened to be the year that turned out to be so crazy. We live forward and life happens, but we learn and understand backward - as they say, hindsight is 20/20. I think it’s safe to say we’re all glad 2020 is in the rearview mirror now. How we respond to tests and trials speaks volumes about the kind of people we are. I am very proud of how our team at BOA responded to the challenges that 2020 brought. Many of us were on site and working each and every day to make sure other agencies had what they needed to serve the people of South Dakota.
The staff at Buildings and Grounds were particularly exceptional. They had the highest risk of exposure to COVID-19 on a daily basis as they were here cleaning and sanitizing buildings, making sure it was a safe place for all. Not only that, but we too were affected by illness and reduced staff, but the remaining staff made sure work continued and services were provided. Hats off to the Buildings and Grounds Crew for everything they do.
– Commissioner Scott BollingerT.S. Elliot said, “If you aren’t in over your head, how do you know how tall you are?” It’s been a challenging year for South Dakota’s Departments of Agriculture (SDDA) and Environment and Natural Resource (DENR). It started on a Friday last March when COVID-19 sent us all home and was followed by the reorganization of SDDA and DENR into the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR).
Independently, these events provide unique challenges to a workforce, together, they tested us in ways many of us had never been tested before. As I look back, the one constant was our team’s willingness to step-up and do what was necessary to get the job done. Whether it was making sure we continued to serve the citizens of South Dakota during the pandemic or coming together to make the merger work, the response from DANR’s employees was always, “What can I do to help?” It’s amazing what you can accomplish with dedication and a can-do attitude. After this year, I have no doubt that each and every one of us knows how tall they are. It is my pleasure to work with you to protect and preserve South Dakota’s agriculture and natural resources!
Thank you for your dedicated service to the state of South Dakota. – Secretary Hunter Roberts
In this past year, all of society has faced unprecedented challenges because of the global pandemic. Nowhere was this more evident than the SD Department of Corrections. The men and women that have always served the citizens of this state with honor, dignity and grace stepped up and faced the challenges of the pandemic with a positive attitude and a zeal to accomplish their mission. The first challenge was facing a situation and an enemy no one in recent history has experienced. The planning began in earnest, simultaneously researching strategies and best practices and implementing procedures to minimize the spread of this deadly disease within our facilities. New procedures were implemented and precautions taken to safeguard our staff and the inmates in our custody.
These efforts were largely successful and mitigated our exposure for quite some time, however, with a virus as insidious and extremely contagious, we like most of society experienced an outbreak in late summer and early fall. I am so proud of the response during this very difficult time by the staff. Inmates were required to be locked down and isolated in their cells. Because of this isolation to slow the spread of the virus, activities outside of the cells had to be stopped. Basic functions such as meal service and medication pass had to be done individually in the cells, rather than in a large group setting. This increased the workload for staff exponentially. All of the normal functions involved in caring for the inmates had to be done individually and staff worked tirelessly to meet those needs. Not only were the tasks associated with the work increasing but staff were getting sick as well. The staff shortage because of sickness exacerbated the problem.
But, in true DOC fashion, people stepped up to the fill the void. Staff who don’t normally work with the inmates on a daily basis volunteered to help with tasks like meal delivery and commissary delivery. By working together and making extreme sacrifices the dedicated men and women of the Department of Corrections prevailed. The surge in cases was met head on with determination and a passion for their assigned tasks. I have never been more proud of a dedicated group of employees and their remarkable response to an unprecedented challenge. The citizens of South Dakota are blessed to have such a dedicated staff be of service to them tasks like meal delivery and commissary delivery. By working together and making extreme sacrifices the dedicated men and women of the Department of Corrections prevailed. The surge in cases was met head on with determination and a passion for their assigned tasks. I have never been more proud of a dedicated group of employees and their remarkable response to an unprecedented challenge. The citizens of South Dakota are blessed to have such a dedicated staff be of service to them.
– Secretary Mike Leidholt
The Department of Education has spent the last year supporting South Dakota schools to ensure students had the opportunity to learn throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting in spring 2020, our team’s first priority was to see that children and families were able to continue accessing food even though school buildings were closed. Last summer, the teams at DOE and the Department of Health paired up to host regular “Office Hours” webinars to present school leaders with the latest information about the virus, to discuss best practices for getting students back into classrooms, and to answer school leaders’ most pressing questions.
Our team worked with the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications to provide internet access to qualifying families so that students could access their schoolwork from home. The DOE team also worked with the Governor’s Office to waive certain requirements so that school leaders could focus on the important work of educating students and tending to their well-being.
I am so proud of the work our team here at DOE has done – particularly our collaboration with schools, professional organizations, and other state agencies to support South Dakota’s young people and educators. I’ve long known that state government is a special place to work and to make a difference. I am privileged to have worked alongside the many dedicated state employees who helped to see our schools, children, and families through this unusual year.
–Secretary Tiffany SandersonThis past year impacted all our lives in many ways. Agencies throughout state government were tasked with finding new ways to complete job duties remotely, while continuing to support other state agencies and the citizens of South Dakota. In true South Dakota spirit, we rolled up our sleeves, found solutions, and worked endless hours to ensure all the work got done to the best of our abilities.
Since last spring, all divisions within the Bureau of Finance and Management were impacted by the historic amount of federal grant funding the state has received. Some of the key accomplishments over the last year include setting up processes for other state agencies to request coronavirus relief funds; establishing tracking mechanisms within the state’s financial systems; additional financial reporting and tracking; leading the implementation and execution of COVID grant programs that paid nearly $500 million to small businesses and healthcare providers in South Dakota; and consulting with and reporting to the legislative branch throughout the process.
I would like to express my appreciation for the amazing work done on these difficult projects. Your dedication and determination have made a big difference in the state. Thank you for your hard work!
– Commissioner Liza ClarkLaw enforcement staff of Game Fish and Parks, comprising of Wildlife Conservation Officers and Park Rangers, are unique in many aspects compared to other law enforcement officials found throughout the state and local agencies. While they are tasked to address natural resource regulations and assure people are recreating safely and responsibly, they also assist other law enforcement agencies when called upon or become engaged with extreme public service such as saving lives or finding those who have lost their life in a tragic accident.
In the past year, GFP consolidated all law enforcement staff from the Division of Wildlife and Division of Parks and Recreation under one section with the purpose of streamlining processes, improving customer service, enhancing public outreach, and establishing a cohesive unit across the state.
Led by Sam Schelhaas, Law Enforcement Section Chief, the departments 85+ Conservation Officers and Park Rangers have been transitioning into one cohesive unit. Because of this phenomenal team of supervisors and staff they have been creating a section which will set new standards for building relationships with communities, outdoor enthusiasts, and landowners while protecting the state’s outdoor resources and the people enjoying South Dakota’s great outdoors. The officers of GFP have made the agency’s transition of consolidating all law enforcement staff under one roof a resounding success.
– Secretary Kevin RoblingThe entire team at the Governor’s Office of Economic Development has worked tirelessly over the last 15 months and I’m incredibly grateful for each and every one of them. All of 2020 was incredibly busy, even during a global pandemic. On March 30, our state legislature approved Governor Noem’s $10.5 million Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program. We immediately started receiving applications. We reviewed and underwrote more than 500 applications. We fielded hundreds of phone calls. We worked LONG days – in the office – to push this program forward because we knew South Dakota businesses would need this money.
While others were hunkered down at home, my staff was immediately charged with reaching out to businesses across the state to make sure we had all the documentation in place so South Dakota businesses would be eligible. There wasn’t a single person on my staff who wasn’t pulled in to call businesses and get the necessary approval from the SBA. We literally worked 7 days a week. We even worked through the Easter holiday – to review applications, underwrite the applications, approve the loans and make sure funding was out the door. Within one week, we were accepting applications for the loan program.
Because we knew we would be receiving hundreds of applications and we have a small finance staff, we recruited our entire staff to help in some capacity. When all was said and done, we approved 200 loans within three weeks. This is just one reason why the GOED team deserves recognition.
– Secretary Steve WestraThe Bureau of Human Resources rarely has much interaction with most South Dakotans. Our services are typically provided for the employees of the State of South Dakota – managing their compensation and benefits, providing training and development programs, and working to make state government a great place to work.
In the last year, however, the work of our team has been more visible to all of our state’s citizens. If you viewed data on the Department of Health dashboard for COVID-19, you interacted with our work. Members of the BHR team assisted in developing the analytics to provide up-to-date information on this important topic. If you have children, you should know that members of BHR staff created the training materials for teachers and administrators regarding COVID-19 protocols in our schools. If you called the COVID-19 information line, you may have spoken with one of our many team members who were answering calls.
The employees of South Dakota are a critical part of our state’s success and what makes it one of the best places in the world to live. BHR is proud of the work we do to support the employees who provide services to the citizens of South Dakota every day.
– Commissioner Darin SeeleyI am incredibly proud of the staff of the Department of Human Services. Our mission is providing services and supports to South Dakotans living with a disability. Over the past year as the pandemic spread across our state, DHS staff quicky altered the way they provide services to our consumers in order to help ensure their health and safety. When staff couldn’t work with people face to face as they are accustomed, they adjusted to frequent phone or video calls and window visits.
They held weekly and sometimes daily calls with our providers to pass along important updates and guidance as the landscape changed. They found innovative ways to accomplish their duties from make shift offices at home. They continued to evolve with the situation, each day taking on the new challenges without complaint, and always with our consumers and providers in mind.
They have a heart for service and give of themselves each and every day. It is a pleasure to get to work alongside these dedicated public servants.
– Secretary Shawnie Rechtenbaugh
I could not be more proud to lead the best Department of Health in the nation! Without a doubt, over the last year, everyone at DOH has stepped up to the plate in the fight against COVID-19, going above and beyond their call of duty. I could not be more proud of our team and the work we do in the name of all South Dakotans!
Fighting against the largest health pandemic of our lifetime, while keeping all our other programs, services, and projects going strong has been a herculean effort, which we could not have accomplished without our outstanding team members. South Dakota and all its residents are better off today, and will be better off tomorrow, because of the many unsung heroes in our department. To our lab techs and epidemiologist team, to our vaccinating and investigators/contact tracing team, and all our outstanding administrative and field staff—Thank you!
Your work will be remembered for generations to come.
– Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon
Last March, state employees went home to work. For many, this was the first time they’d ever done so. The team stepped up help fellow state employees log in; to increase server and licensing capacity to accommodate our burgeoning work-from-home needs; and to play defense against cybersecurity threats from around the world.
Besides work-from-home adjustments, BIT helped agencies most impacted by the pandemic to expand service capacity, like adding customer service chatbots, fast-tracking new vendor services, expanding phone coverage, broadcasting press conferences; and creating data resources for the public. CARES Act funding was used to purchase 2,700 laptops to replace desktop computers and older laptops that were not able to accommodate the new normal of a mobile workforce. Our team has been hard at work for months to initialize and distribute laptops and monitors statewide.
Every single BIT employee contributed to the pandemic effort and should be commended for a job well done. – Commissioner Jeff Clines
Like many other agencies, the Department of Labor and Regulation faced an unprecedented amount of challenges since the pandemic hit in March 2020. All of this has changed the day-to-day operations of our department. My directors and their teams have made a lot of adjustments to refocus our priorities.
The one thing that never changed though was our unwavering commitment to help South Dakotans. Whether it was helping unemployment claimants receive benefits, providing new training opportunities, assisting with licensing, or helping people get back to work.
I am thankful for the “silver linings” we have discovered in the past year. I have witnessed stress-relieving laughter, demonstrations of flexibility and resilience, increased awareness of the importance of the work we do, and improvements in how we conduct business. All this has continuously increased my appreciation for the entire DLR team. There are not enough words or cookies to fully express my gratitude.
Our work is not lessening, but I thank you for the persistence and strength you continue to show. I wouldn’t want to do this with any others besides you. We are strongest together.
– Secretary Marcia HultmanTeam members of the Department of the Military, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your tireless efforts during the COVID -19 pandemic. Your ability to adjust your work schedules, work conditions, protecting your fellow employees, and keeping yourself healthy, while continuing on with our mission, to protect our great state, did not go unnoticed!
I could not be more proud of each and every one of you, your service continues to make a tremendous difference in the security of our state and nation! This fight is not over with the COVID-19, please remain vigilant to protect yourself and your teammates. Thank you again for your dedicated and faithful service.
– Adjutant General Jeff MarletteHighway Patrol – The Watertown Squad held the Winter Warm-Up event from November 23–December 18, 2020. The squad asked the community to come together to donate new and used winter clothing items to those in need. The items donated were coats, boots, winter gloves, winter hats, and snow pants. The squad set up drop points at various places in Watertown, including the Watertown Police Department, Codington County Sheriff’s Office, Watertown Fire Department, and two local radio stations. Trooper Aaron Schoenefeld was the person behind the scenes who orchestrated everything. He took it upon himself to stop at local radio stations to record public service announcements and completed question-and-answer segments to get the information out to the community. Trooper Schoenefeld also went to various businesses in Watertown and hung up flyers to help reach as many people as possible.
Over the course of the event, the Watertown Squad received hundreds of items – too many to even attempt to count! On the last day of the event, the squad did a ‘’cram a cruiser” event at a local Watertown business. The items received were donated to the Beacon Center in Watertown, Salvation Army, Human Service Agency, Sisseton Wahpeton Tribe, Milbank School, Watertown Intermediate School, Watertown Boys and Girls Club, and Goodwill. The project was a huge success because of everything Trooper Schoenefeld did. His leadership and work ethic contributed to hundreds of people in Watertown and the surrounding area being able to have warm clothing for the winter.
In August 2020, Trooper Joelle Schuknecht came up with an idea she had seen previously implemented in her home state of Michigan. Her idea was to put together a Socktober event (around Halloween) in every squad in the district. The idea of this event was to take a completely empty patrol car and park it in a highly visible area (grocery store, gas station, squad office, etc.). The troopers stand outside the vehicle and take donations, such as nonperishable foods, school supplies, toys for children, clothes, etc. This allows troopers to engage with the public, let them ask questions of the troopers, bring up their concerns, etc. and we get to “cram a car” full of items that can later be donated to local charities. Trooper Schuknecht not only coordinated the event for the Huron Squad, but she was the go-to person for the entire district, helping schedule several of the other events. The events were highly successful and Trooper Schuknecht’s outside-the-box thinking was a testament to her commitment to community involvement.
Fire Marshall – The South Dakota Smoke Alarm Grant Program, administrated by the State Fire Marshal’s Office, has helped keep hundreds of people safe in their own homes. National statistics indicate that almost three out of every five home fire deaths are caused by fires in properties where there are no smoke alarms or in properties where smoke alarms have failed to operate. This program is a statewide cooperative initiative that targets homes with high-risk populations. Since the program began in 2014, more than 10,000 smoke alarms have been distributed and installed in more than 100 communities across South Dakota. The alarms were purchased using a portion of the revenue from the Fire Safe Cigarette Fund. The Fire Marshal’s Office works with local fire services and other interested groups to distribute and install the alarms. This program is a great private-public partnership that helps provide fire safety to people in need.
Driver Licensing – The 2020 pandemic did not stop South Dakota’s Driver License program from helping the public. The state driver license exam stations, after being closed early during the spring for COVID-19, reopened by appointment only within two weeks to provide assistance to those who needed help renewing their CDL licenses or permits. The program worked to accommodate CDL applicants and support the agriculture and construction industries and keep products moving across South Dakota and the nation (see video link at bottom). The DL program also implemented a significant program enhancement offering driver’s license testing in Spanish. Many South Dakotans have elected to test in Spanish and this new service received immediate and positive feedback.
One of Driver License’s great success stories was offering South Dakotans the opportunity to renew their licenses and permits online. Gov. Noem extended the deadline for renewal through Dec. 30, 2020. A campaign called “Renew 2020” that ran in the fall of 2020 helped remind the public of the deadline and encouraged people to renew online. The public campaign worked as hundreds took advantage of the online service. In 2019, there were 21,861 online renewals and replacement cards issued; that number rose to 50,600 in 2020. The program also did multiple mailings and personal phone calls to citizens to make sure they were aware of their renewal options. A great story of a state agency serving the public!
– Secretary Craig Price
The employees of the South Dakota Department of Revenue have spent the last year handling a great deal of adversity. I am most proud of how our team has stepped up to make sure critical services continued throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether that be issuing timely vehicle titles, being flexible with businesses that had to close, or making sure state and local governments continued to receive critical funding, our team got the job done. Our employees went above and beyond to make sure we took care of each other and all the taxpayers across the state.
I am incredibly proud of the teamwork, grit, and adaptability that enabled our team to persevere through the pandemic this past year. Working for the people of South Dakota is special and I am grateful to work with so many dedicated public servants at the Department of Revenue.
– Secretary Jim Terwilliger
While doing different things, Department of Social Services staff have shown amazing commitment to caring for our fellow South Dakotans. Throughout the past year, DSS staff worked together to ensure no one fell through the cracks and services were delivered in a timely and efficient manner. To do that, it takes the collective ingenuity, flexibility and perseverance of the team to be successful.
Examples of their selfless spirit are many including Division of Behavioral Health staff quickly rolling out a new program aimed at helping South Dakotans remain resilient and connecting them with crisis resources; Child Protection Services staff partnering to recruit and retain more foster and adoptive families; Division of Child Support staff seamlessly and efficiently collecting and processing payments; Division of Economic Assistance workers distributing additional benefits and dealing with increases in eligible South Dakotans; Medicaid staff implementing telehealth capabilities to make sure South Dakotans have access to care for their physical and mental health; and Child Care Services employees helping providers deal with significant changes in their business.
At the Human Services Center, employees pour their heart into caring for some of the most vulnerable among us. Staff support each other and work diligently every day to provide the services patients need to recover and thrive. I am especially thankful to those who stepped up to work in a special COVID unit.
I am immensely proud of the entire DSS team who work hard every day to care for people and strengthen families in every corner of South Dakota.
– Secretary Laurie Gill
At the early onset of the pandemic when it hit South Dakota the very small staff at the Department of Tribal Relations worked diligently through the different tasks assigned to them related to the pandemic and in addition to their daily duties and other ongoing state-tribal projects. These tasks included answering hundreds of lengthy and challenging constituent calls regarding tribal checkpoints, working closely with South Dakota Department of Health and assisting with daily messaging to all of the nine tribes and ensuring tribes were receiving vital information in a timely manner, forwarding requests to appropriate agencies, coordinating dozens of daily and weekly meetings, rotating shifts at the EOC, and many more missions related to the pandemic.
It is in the spirit of dutifulness, integrity, and honor to our state that the small staff at the Department of Tribal Relations worked through the myriad of state-tribal topics and did so while maintaining professionalism and poise, and contributed to successful state-tribal assistance. This display of duty and dedication brings great credit upon themselves, the South Dakota Department of Tribal Relations, and the State of South Dakota. It is with great pleasure to share my gratitude for the staff at the South Dakota Department of Tribal Relations.
– Secretary David FluteOn State Employee Recognition Day, and year-round, every South Dakota Department of Transportation employee deserves to be recognized and truly appreciated for his or her contribution. As our agency works with leaders at the federal, state, county, and township levels, we recognize that moving projects forward is not possible without the contribution of many voices across our state. We thank our employees for providing the central voice in our collaborative efforts.
On Saturday evening, Feb. 20, 2021, damage was identified on the SD1806 Singing Bridge near Mobridge, resulting in the bridge closure. This 4,002 ft. bridge, with average daily traffic of 806 vehicles, is a vital link between Mobridge and the communities of Wakpala and Kenel on the Standing Rock Reservation. Our SDDOT team’s quick response, and amazing teamwork across regions and divisions, allowed the temporary repairs to be completed quickly and the bridge to reopen within days. I am proud of our team’s hard work to meet the needs of our customers.
The Highway 38 bridge near Salem was closed due to flood damage in late 2019. A temporary, portable, one lane structure was placed over the existing structure to allow the roadway to be reopened. The temporary structure remained open until the night of Dec. 3, 2021, when an over-width vehicle attempted to navigate through the temporary structure causing significant damage. SDDOT maintenance crews immediately closed the roadway and started the repair. The roadway was reopened for traffic in the morning of Dec. 10. This work was completed in an incredibly short amount of time by our SDDOT team members considering the extensive damage done to the structure. In both emergency situations, SDDOT employees sacrificed nights and weekends as dedicated public servants to meet the needs of our customers.
A few miles south of Rapid City, the ground seems to magically open in the Black Hills National Forest. It’s a place where aeronautical history was made. The area became known as the Stratobowl in November 1935 when the Army Air Corps and National Geographic Society launched manned balloon flights into the stratosphere to a record 72,395 feet. Every September, experienced balloonists gather to celebrate the anniversary of the historic 1935 balloon flight. One of the best viewpoints is from the Stratobowl Rim Trail overlook which is a short 1.7- mile hike from a small trailhead off South Highway 16. The Stratobowl Rim Trail is beautiful, but lacked on-site parking. This situation presented a danger to the hikers parking along (and crossing) Highway 16, as well as to vehicles traveling along this stretch. SDDOT employees approached the Forest Service to discuss potential parking solutions. A collaborative venture soon grew out of the shared safety concerns for the public. Once a suitable site was identified, SDDOT offered equipment and labor to help build a parking lot. The Forest Service obtained the necessary environmental clearances and provided materials. The lot was soon opened to the public. Safety in all we do!
The Veteran’s Parkway (Highway 100) Corridor from 57th Street North has taken an enormous investment of time, energy, and capital. The last segment from Rice Street to I-90 is one of the largest construction projects in the South Dakota Department of Transportation’s history. The corridor demonstrates a strong collaborative partnership among a broad range of participants. It was developed through the coordinated efforts of the South Dakota Department of Transportation, the City of Sioux Falls, the Sioux Falls MPO and the South Dakota Division Office of the Federal Highway Administration. The US Congressional leadership from South Dakota was extremely instrumental in the project by assisting to secure an Infrastructure Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant in 2018. Our SDDOT team has done an amazing job in all aspects with developing and managing this multi-phased (multi-year) project.
The South Dakota Legislature created the Bridge Improvement Grant (BIG) fund to provide for local government bridges. Every year, several preservation and replacement grants are awarded. In 2020, the existing 186-foot five-span continuous concrete bridge on Whitewood Valley Road over Whitewood Creek needed replacement. The existing structure was at the end of its service life and replacement was needed for the traveling public to use the bridge safely. The SDDOT, Lawrence County, Brosz Engineering, and Grangaard Construction partnered together to construct the new 174-foot three-span prestressed girder bridge. The bridge allows the county and others to haul gravel out of the gravel pit north of the bridge and local ranchers can now cross the bridge to move hay and livestock. The Whitewood Valley Road Bridge is a shining example of the numerous BIG fund projects our employees complete annually across South Dakota.
Thank you to our SDDOT employees. Your individual and collective efforts help the SDDOT meet and exceed our strategic objectives. I’m grateful for the hard work and dedication given daily by our entire team. No matter your location or position within the SDDOT, please know your efforts do not go unnoticed. It’s together we provide the safest, most effective, and best transportation system possible.
– Secretary Joel Jundt
Special recognition to the dedicated staff at the Michael J Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home In providing professional care for our veterans and family members and keeping them safe throughout the COVID pandemic. The staff faced significant changes and challenges during the pandemic of 2020-2021 which tested their tenacity, but the State Home remained open for business and stayed true to our vision, mission, and goals. The entire staff maintained their commitment to serving our veterans and their families. Even during the COVID pandemic, the staff continued to follow through on major projects and improvements to the State Veterans Home campus by adding additional housing for our clinical staff.
The maintenance staff and the State Office of Engineers completed improvements to the Kern Building with new egress and fire escapes, along with restoring the grand staircase entrance. The maintenance team also moved forward with the installation of a solar panel field, adding to our already green campus.
A special thanks also for the Benefits Team, which found innovative ways to assist veterans and their families when COVID prevented us from having face-to-face visits. Your work during this challenging time led us and our partners in breaking a new record of $278 Million in federal benefits for veterans and their families. You also broke national records in the number of appeals cases you processed. This number was outstanding for a year in which we were a challenge with many COVID constraints.
Special thanks to all our staff that led the charge to see the creation of South Dakota’s first state cemetery become a reality. You kept the project moving forward on time and within the grant funds we received. Thanks to you we will be dedicating this great memorial at the end of the month.
– Secretary Greg Whitlock