Honoring the lives of Minnesota State House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman.

Key Points

• This resolution honors the memory of Melissa Hortman, the former Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, and her husband Mark. Both were killed in an act of political violence.
• Melissa Hortman was the longest-serving female Speaker in Minnesota's history. During her time in office, she worked on laws for clean energy, school meals for students, and protecting voting rights.
• The resolution highlights her career as a lawyer who fought for fair housing and her 20 years of service in the state legislature. It also recognizes her husband's career and their shared work as mentors for children.
• This is a ceremonial action by Congress to recognize their contributions to public service and the community. It does not change any laws or provide new funding.

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