Gary Steichen was honored by the Woonsocket School Board at their recent meeting for his 15 years of service to the Board.
Steichen, who is retiring from his position, is pictured above, receiving a plaque from the school and a certificate from the Associated School Boards of South Dakota.
The certificates states:
An Associated School Boards of South Dakota COMMEMORATION,
Commending and honoring Gary  Steichen from the Woonsocket Board of Education:
WHEREAS, Gary Steichen has served the Woonsocket Board of Education for 15 consecutive years; and
WHEREAS, Gary has served with the best interest of the Woonsocket students, teachers and administrators; and
WHEREAS, It is a blessing he survived the fire and explosion of his business in 2014 and;
WHEREAS, Even with his injuries he still continued to serve the community on the School Board,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Board of Directors of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota, that Gary Steichen be honored for his service to the Woonsocket community.