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South Dakota Governor Proclaims August 4th "Kiss Day" - Photo Available! By Newsferatu, Writer Tuesday, August 5, 2008 @ 3:33 PM
Kiss performed at Glencoe Campground/Rock’n the Rally near Sturgis, and accepted the proclamation on stage in front of their fans.
The proclamation honors the band’s support of the military. Kiss has visited American military bases around the world.
Photos! Check out these shots, courtesy of Chad Coppess, Senior Photographer with the South Dakota Tourism & State Development. Click here.
Here's the official language from the proclamation:
Executive Proclamation
Whereas, KISS, who’s classic hit Rock And Roll All Nite became a rock anthem for an entire generation of fans; and,
Whereas, Those fans, known as The KISS Army, number in the thousands around the globe; and,
Whereas, KISS has tirelessly supported the brave men and women who wear the uniform of the United States of America with performances, base visits, and video tributes; and,
Whereas, KISS is kicking off the Sturgis Rally with a concert that includes all the incredible pyrotechnics and fireworks display for which the band is famous; and,
Whereas, - The Mount Rushmore State, home of the four great faces carved from rock, welcomes four more great faces who made rock history:
Now, Therefore, I, M. Michael Rounds, Governor of the state of South Dakota, do hereby proclaim August 4, 2008, as
KISS ROCK & ROLL DAY
in South Dakota, and I join their families, fans and friends in wishing KISS a memorable day.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of South Dakota, in Pierre, the Capital City, this Fourth Day of August in the Year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Eight.
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Attest:
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