[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 18463]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING SOUTH DAKOTA GAME, FISH AND PARKS

 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I honor South Dakota Game, 
Fish and Parks for being awarded the 2006 Secretary of Defense Employer 
Support Freedom Award.
  South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks is 1 of only 15 employers 
nationwide to be honored with this prestigious award. The support, 
encouragement, and flexibility they provide to their employees who are 
called to serve their country with the South Dakota National Guard 
illustrates that they are truly deserving of this high honor. South 
Dakota Game, Fish and Parks serves as a fine example of South Dakotans 
coming together to support the cause of freedom around the world. They 
are going the extra mile to accommodate our service men and women and 
thus ensure a safer, more secure America.
  Today I together with the entire State of South Dakota, commend South 
Dakota Game, Fish and Parks for their commitment to serving our State 
and our Armed Forces.

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