HC 8021 South Dakota House · 2026 Regular Session

honoring the life and service of Yvonne Jane "Tiny D" DeCory, of Pine Ridge, South Dakota.

This bill is a legislative commemoration honoring Yvonne Jane "Tiny D" DeCory, a community leader from Pine Ridge, South Dakota. It recognizes her lifelong dedication to supporting Lakota youth through cultural preservation, mentorship, and advocacy against suicide and trauma. The resolution formally acknowledges her contributions to the Oyáte community and her legacy of generosity, respect, and compassion. No new laws or policies are enacted; the bill serves solely as an official statement of appreciation from the state legislature.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 4, 2026 Last action Mar 4, 2026
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Introduced Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 10, 2026
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The bill was transformed from a placeholder webpage into a formal legislative commemoration honoring Yvonne Jane 'Tiny D' DeCory's life and service to Lakota youth. The text now includes specific biographical details, cultural values she embodied, and a formal resolution commemorating her legacy.
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The bill's scope changed from a non-functional webpage placeholder to a substantive legislative resolution commemorating a specific individual's life and contributions.
SCOPE

Added formal legislative text commemorating Yvonne Jane 'Tiny D' DeCory's life and service to Lakota youth, including her birth details, advocacy work, and cultural values she embodied.

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Removed browser compatibility warnings and placeholder text that indicated the webpage was not functioning properly.

DEFINITION

Added specific Lakota cultural terms (wówačhaŋtognake, wóohola, wówaunsila) to define the values Yvonne DeCory exemplified in her life.

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