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Eldon Eugene Nygaard is a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing the 17th district since 2006.
Nygaard was elected to the South Dakota Senate in the 2010 general election. South Dakota Senator, Republican, District 17. Vice chairman Commerce & Energy Committee, Member of the Judiciary Committee, and Taxation Committee. Date of Birth: April 17, 1946, Viborg. Spouse: Sherry. Children: Leif and Jeanette. University of Nebraska at Omaha, Bachelor's degree in Business-1972; Marquette University Law School, Juris Doctorate-1976. Retired Political Science Professor, USD; Retired Army Aviator,CW-4; Awards and Decorations include: Distinguish Flying Cross (2) in the Republic of Vietnam, Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Citation, 34 years of service in Active, Reserve and National Guards. board of directors: Southeast Council of Governments, Sioux Falls, Wine America, Washington, DC; Pioneer Memorial Hospital Foundation, Viborg. State Representative,2007 – 2010; Committees: Health & Human Services and Commerce
Committees.