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knew him to tell stories about his striking personality and his zest for life. As the son of former Governor George T. Mickelson, George was instilled with a strong sense of community and a great belief in the impact of servant leadership. It was his larger than life personality and passion for our state and public service that that so impressed me while I was working in Pierre during his tenure as governor. Throughout that time I had the privilege of serving as his State Railroad Director, and through our work together we became friends. I was inspired by his leadership and because of his example and guidance was encouraged to later run for public office.
• George's passion for building communities led to his legacy in South Dakota as a job creator and champion for economic development. During his time as governor, (Continued on page 3)
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