Condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota, and calling for unity and the rejection of political violence in Minnesota and across the United States.

This resolution strongly condemns the tragic attacks on Minnesota state legislators on June 14, 2025, which included the assassination of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and the critical injury of Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman. The House of Representatives honors the lives lost and those injured, recognizing Speaker Emerita Hortman's deep devotion to public service. It also commends the courageous law enforcement officers for their rapid response, which saved additional lives and led to the apprehension of the suspected perpetrator. The resolution calls upon all community leaders and elected officials to publicly and unequivocally denounce acts of political violence. Finally, it urges all people in the United States to unite in this moment of tragedy and reaffirm a collective commitment to a safe, civil, and peaceful democracy where violent rhetoric and acts are not tolerated.