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SENATE COMMEMORATION NO. 20
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Introduced by: Senator Brown and Representatives Cronin and Hoffman
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A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Congratulating and honoring Earle and Mildred Tanner
on their 74th wedding anniversary and Earle on his 100th birthday.
WHEREAS, Earle Clayton Tanner and Mildred Louise Kammer married on August 20, 1937,
in Gettysburg, South Dakota. To this union six children were born as well as twenty grandchildren,
thirty-five great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. Their life together and love for
each other is the epitome of marriage as they celebrated their 74
th wedding anniversary and Earle's
100
th birthday on August 21, 2011; and
WHEREAS, in addition to being life-long residents of South Dakota, Earle and Mildred made
contributions to South Dakota agriculture through farming, ranching, operating Earle's father's
custom thrashing crew, and running a poultry business. Earle and Mildred were also both very
involved in the community. Earle worked for the WPA building roads and dams in the 1930s, served
on the school board, was a director for the Federal Land Bank, served as president of the
Appomattox Community Club, and was a 4-H leader for the Appomattox Go-Getters. Mildred is a
63 year Lincoln Appomattox Extension Club member, American Legion Auxiliary member, was an
Appomattox Go-Getter 4-H Club leader for 31 years, and helped with clothing exhibits at the Potter
County fair; and
WHEREAS, Earle and Mildred have stood by each other always. Not only have they
complimented each other in marriage, but also in their hobbies. Earle, a talented woodworker, and
Mildred, a talented painter, have made many special gifts ranging from wooden shelves to painted
birdhouses for family and friends. This teamwork has been present in all aspects of their life
together. The commitment they have to each other is present every day as they still reside on their
farm, ten miles northwest of Gettysburg; and
WHEREAS, Earle and Mildred's hard work, dedication, and unselfish contributions to family,
community, and South Dakota have set a positive example for all people to follow:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Eighty-seventh Legislature of the
State of South Dakota, that Earle and Mildred Tanner be congratulated and honored for their
anniversary and Earle for his birthday.