Valentine Rausch

Valentine "Val" Rausch is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the South [Dakota House of Representatives], representing the fourth district from 2005 to 2012. In 2011, Rausch was chosen by his peers to become the List of Speakers of the [South Dakota House of Representatives|Speaker of the House]. Previously, Rausch served as mayor of Big Stone City, [South Dakota], from 1993 to 1999.
Rausch is a List of members of the [American Legislative Exchange Council|member of] the American Legislative Exchange Council, serving as South Dakota state leader.