South DakotaProposed resolution would honor Cecelia Fire Thunder’s public service
The proposed commemoration would honor Cecelia Fire Thunder, the first woman elected president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, for her leadership and public service.
What it does
The proposed commemoration would honor Cecelia Fire Thunder for her leadership in the Oglala Lakota community and her lifelong public service.
Argument forHonoring Fire Thunder could help more people learn about Native women’s leadership and public service.
Argument againstFocusing official recognition on one leader could leave the wider community’s shared work less visible.
More detail
The proposed commemoration would honor Cecelia Fire Thunder for her leadership and public service. It recognizes her work in the Oglala Lakota community and her contributions in South Dakota and Indian country.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 4H.J. 517Introduced