A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Honoring, commending, and thanking South Dakota Highway Patrolman Sergeant Gene Barthel upon his retirement, for his many dedicated years of service to South Dakotans as a highway patrolman.

    WHEREAS, Sergeant Barthel, with the generous support of his family, served South Dakotans with selfless dedication to their safety; and

    WHEREAS, the actions, performance, and tenure of Sergeant Barthel were in keeping with the highest traditions of the South Dakota Highway Patrol:

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-seventh Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that the Legislature honors, commends, and thanks South Dakota Highway Patrolman Sergeant Gene Barthel for his outstanding career commitment and service to the citizens of South Dakota.