October 1, 2019 • Page 6 shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com Deb Bowman: A Genuine Public Servant By Sen. Mike Rounds There’s a difference between public servants and bureaucrats, and we have known or dealt with both. Our office spends an incredible amount of time and energy helping constituents bust through the federal bureaucracy and unfortunately, we often bump heads with federal bureaucrats. It is timeconsuming and aggravating for constituents. After experiences like these, we unfortunately have a tendency to stereotype all government employees in that manner. Thankfully, that’s not always the case. There are examples of legitimate public servants, often behind the scenes, who truly seek to make the lives of our citizens better. One of those special individuals is Deb Bowman. Deb Bowman was the truest, most sincere (and brutally honest) public servant I’ve had the honor of knowing. For those of us who knew Deb, especially her family—her husband Randy, her children Brooke and Jessamine and her grandkids—our hearts ache. At just 65 years old, Deb passed away on September 17, 2019, after a fairly recent lung cancer diagnosis. Years earlier, Deb became a kidney transplant recipient and I believe that experience and the other hardships in her life shaped her view of public service. Deb was a loyal friend who worked with me while I served as governor. She was a tremendous asset on my 2002 transition team, as a senior advisor and cabinet secretary. Prior to that, Deb was an advisor to Governors Mickelson and Janklow and she went on to serve Governor Daugaard before her retirement in 2014. It is not hard to understand how four governors saw the same value and passion in Deb. It is a testament to the legacy she has left. Deb was a fierce conversationalist. Her ability to identify with those less fortunate was her signature quality. She was able to put a “face” on the policy decisions that were made and reminded governors, legislators and state employees that the monetary and policy decisions we make impact real people and families. She was a tough and relentless advocate for those less fortunate. And, she inspired understanding about the role society and state government played when it came to children, the poor and the elderly. Often, Deb would be outright arguing a position with me and she’d say; “Oh now come on Governor, that’s ‘bullcrap’, have you considered…” Needless to say, Deb won those debates multiple times and our state is better off for it. She understood that her value was not mimicking the opinions being expressed around the table. She brought compassion to her advocacy and I believe, it made me a better governor. Her service was not without sacrifice. On top of time away from her family and the strain upon PIERRE, S.D. – The National Association of State Workforce Agencies her health, her empathy (NASWA) presented its was so deep and pure that State Excellence award to she carried the weight of the Department of Labor the vulnerable through and Regulation (DLR) for long hours and personal the Start Today SD Incenanguish. Yet despite many tive program, an initiative times being dismissed as to expand the number of the lone, unpopular voice, Registered Apprenticeships she’d take a drive around in South Dakota. the Capitol, think over her Over the past three argument, and show up years, DLR received $1.6 with a new line of reasonmillion in apprenticeship ing. She was persistent. grant funding. The vision When I think of the rare of the grant is to provide public servant like Deb, South Dakota businesses I’m reminded of Matthew with a proactive strategy to 23:11; “The greatest among engage individuals in their you must be a servant.” communities, improve skill Deb was a phenomenal sets, and meet workforce public servant – for all the needs. right reasons. In 2018, 40 organizations Deb could have been applied for the Start Today the CEO of any organizaSD Incentive funding. Of tion and made a bunch those, 17 were chosen to more money. She was receive a total of $490,000. intelligent, a hard worker, In just four months, this a professional, a leader. created 14 Registered She chose public service, Apprenticeship Programs, and in doing so she was a while three organizations friend, to me and to many. implemented National ApThank you, Deb, for prenticeship Programs. showing all of us what a “Apprenticeships help true public servant looks bridge our skills gap and like. equip folks with the tools they need to work highpaying, in-demand jobs right here in South Dakota,” 1315 e bl Availa Now Accountant Honoring the tradition, St. Joseph’s Indian School in Chamberlain, South Dakota, seeks an Associate Native American Studies Teacher to assist in promoting Native American Studies across campus and as part of community outreach. Qualifications include BA in Native American Studies or related field, knowledge of Native American culture and traditions and experience working with Native American students. BFOQ must be Native. 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