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ing the project's cultural and educational goals. In her own right, Ruth carved out her own legacy with her contagious smile, enduring courage, pioneering and humanitarian spirit, and unwavering dedication to the Memorial's completion and future mission. Barb and I offer our heartfelt condolences to the Ziolkowski family."
• -- U.S. Sen. John Thune
• "Ruth was an inspiring and driven individual. She was a transformative leader for the Crazy Horse monument and did so much more than just keep the dream alive. Kimberley's and my thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends as they celebrate the life of this remarkable woman."
• -- U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem
• "Ruth was an incredible asset to her community and to our state. In working tirelessly to move her family's dream forward, she transformed the community around her and our state in a way that will be remembered for generations. She will be missed."
• -- Former South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds
• "While (Ruth Ziolkowski's) passing marks the end of an era in which she tirelessly dedicated herself to continuing Korczak's dream of completing the Crazy Horse Memorial, her legacy will live on in the mountain for future generations to see. Ruth made certain that the Crazy Horse Memorial and Native American Educational & Cultural Center will become a reality through the continued work of the Ziolkowski family."
• -- David Bordewyk, general manager, South Dakota Newspaper Association
• "For 13 years Ruth hosted a journalism workshop for American Indian students at Crazy Horse Memorial. The workshop was sponsored by Crazy Horse Memorial, the Freedom Forum, the journalism programs at SDSU and USD, and South Dakota Newspaper Association.
• "During the workshop, Ruth would hold a press conference with the students and she would visit with them often throughout the course of the three-day event. By the end of the workshop, she was the rock star among the students. It was amazing to see the hugs and gratitude expressed to Ruth by the students at each workshop's closing ceremony. They had experienced her generosity of spirit and kindness, her patience and good cheer and her smile. They also learned from her the value and importance of hard work and to never give up on your dreams."
• -- Larry Atkinson, past president, South Dakota Newspaper Association
• "When we were creating the (Crazy Horse Journalism) Workshop and decided Crazy Horse was where it should be held, we called Ruth to see if that was possible and she immediately said, "yes." From the first event her commitment to the work

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