Geri Opsal commended by Governor Noem

Published by admin on Thu, 01/28/2021 - 3:53pm

OPSAL RECOGNIZED DURING START OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION--Geri Opsal, Sisseton Wahpeton Veterans Service Officer, was recognized by Governor Noem at the state capital in her State of the State Address before those gathered for the beginning of the 2021 legislative session. Opsal received the Outreach Officer of the Year Award in August 2020. She is pictured above (right) with Governor Kristi Noem (left) at the South Dakota capital building. ~Courtesy Photo

By Mimi Larsen Staff Writer

On Jan. 12, Gov. Kristi Noem, introduced Geri Opsal, the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribal Veterans Service Officer, to those assembled for the State of the State Address. Noem commended Opsal for her excellence in outreach to the veterans under her care.

“Geri has a sincere drive and passion to serve veterans,” said Noem. “This year, Geri was awarded the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (SDDVA) Outreach Officer of the Year Award.” There are 64 Service Veteran Officers in the state, and they vote for the recipient of this award. Opsal, a native of rural Peever, served in the Air Force for four years. She received the award in August at the SDDVA’s annual benefit conference in Pierre for “going above and beyond in her efforts to reach out to South Dakota’s Veterans.” For more on this story and many more please purchase a copy of the Sisseton Courier on news stands now or purchase a copy of the E-edtion on this website..

Tags:

Category: