SD SC803

Legislative commemoration honoring Deadwood, South Dakota on its 150th anniversary, established in 1876 during the Black Hills Gold Rush

Acknowledges Deadwood originated as an illegal settlement on land granted to the Lakota people by the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie

Recognizes the city's transformation from a mining town to a historic destination featuring preserved main street, saloons, casinos, museums, and annual Old West reenactments

Notes famous historical figures Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane as part of Deadwood's frontier legacy

Invites all South Dakota citizens to join in recognizing Deadwood's heritage and contributions to the state and nation