A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Commending the South Dakota Army National Guard's Company C, 1-189th Aviation Regiment of Rapid City for being awarded the General John J. Pershing Trophy.

WHEREAS, the National Guard Association of the United States awarded the General John J. Pershing Trophy to Company C, 1-189 Aviation Regiment for attaining the highest figure of merit in the nation during annual weapons qualification; and

WHEREAS, the Pershing Trophy is presented to the unit in each Army area attaining the highest figure during annual qualification firing with assigned individual weapons; and

WHEREAS, Company C, 1-189th Aviation Regiment continues to demonstrate support to its community and the state:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Ninety-Sixth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that the Legislature expresses its respect, commendation, and congratulations to the South Dakota Army National Guard's Company C, 1-189th Aviation Regiment for receiving the General John J. Pershing Trophy. Company C, 1-189th Aviation Regiment is further recognized for its outstanding service to South Dakota and the United States.