HC 8028 South Dakota House · 2026 Regular Session

Honoring the accomplishments of Marvin Richard III of Pine Ridge, South Dakota.

This bill is a legislative commemoration that recognizes Marvin Richard III, a high school athlete from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, for his outstanding athletic achievements. It highlights his accomplishments in multiple sports, including football and basketball, where he earned state honors, set a single-game scoring record, and was nominated for the McDonald's All-American Game. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions to Pine Ridge High School and the broader community of Native American athletes in South Dakota. This type of bill serves as an official record of recognition rather than creating new laws or policies.

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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 11, 2026

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The document was transformed from a browser error page into a complete legislative commemoration bill honoring Marvin Richard III. The bill recognizes his outstanding high school athletic achievements in multiple sports and highlights his contributions to Native American athletes in South Dakota.

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The bill's scope changed from a non-functional browser error page to a formal legislative commemoration with specific recognition criteria and historical context.

SCOPE

Added a complete legislative commemoration bill honoring Marvin Richard III for his high school athletic achievements in basketball, football, cross country, golf, and track and field.

ELIGIBILITY

Established eligibility criteria recognizing Marvin Richard III's specific accomplishments including conference championships, all-state selections, McDonald's All-American Game nomination, and record-breaking scoring performance.

DEFINITION

Added context about Marvin Richard III's role as a Pine Ridge High School Thorpes athlete and his upcoming enrollment at the University of South Dakota.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirement for formal commemoration by the One Hundred First Legislature of South Dakota recognizing Marvin Richard III's contributions to high school athletics and Native American athletic representation.

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