HC 8022 South Dakota House · 2026 Regular Session

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

This bill is a legislative commemoration that honors Cecelia Fire Thunder for her achievements, leadership, and lifelong public service. It recognizes her historic role as the first woman elected president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe in 2004 and her career as a nurse, health educator, and community advocate. The resolution formally acknowledges her contributions to Indigenous rights, women's empowerment, and her work building bridges between tribal nations and the state of South Dakota.

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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 · 4 edits · Mar 10, 2026

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The bill was transformed from a placeholder webpage error message into a formal legislative commemoration honoring Cecelia Fire Thunder. It recognizes her historic achievements as the first woman elected president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and her lifelong advocacy for Indigenous rights and public health.

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The bill's scope changed from a non-functional webpage placeholder to a substantive legislative resolution recognizing a specific individual's contributions.

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Added formal recognition of Cecelia Fire Thunder's achievements, leadership, and public service as the first woman elected president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe in 2004.

Added acknowledgment of her career as a registered nurse, health educator, and community organizer advocating for Native peoples' self-determination and wellbeing.

Added recognition of her ongoing inspiration to emerging leaders and her embodiment of Lakota values in service to her people.

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Removed browser compatibility error messages and placeholder text that were preventing the legislative website from functioning properly.

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