This resolution honors the memory of Minnesota State House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman, who were killed in a politically motivated attack. The resolution celebrates Melissa Hortman's distinguished career in public service, including her work as a civil rights lawyer, her election to the Minnesota House in 2004, and her service as Speaker starting in 2019—making her the longest-serving female Speaker in Minnesota history. The resolution highlights her legislative achievements on issues including gun violence prevention, reproductive rights, climate change, and election protection, as well as her leadership style emphasizing civil discourse and bipartisan cooperation. This is a commemorative resolution with no budget or policy implementation requirements; it simply expresses the House's formal recognition of the Hortmans' contributions to Minnesota and their community.
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