Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota
In Regular Session Commencing Tuesday, January 7, 2025
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3006
(Representatives Longmuir, Ista, Lefor)
(Senators Hogan, Hogue)
A concurrent resolution urging the Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service to improve
mail processing across the state to address delivery issues.
WHEREAS, the United States Postal Service originally was formed to ensure timely notice and to
encourage citizens to participate in government; and
WHEREAS, the United States Postal Service serves a crucial role in providing reliable mail delivery
to all individuals and businesses in the state; and
WHEREAS, rural residents especially rely on the mail for delivery of goods and services not
available except at long distances, including medicine and other necessities; and
WHEREAS, the majority of official county newspapers are the sole news sources that cover
time-sensitive government actions and contain important public notices regarding state and local
elections, sample ballots, and information about polling places; and
WHEREAS, notices of estate proceedings, notice to creditors, and land sales must be timely made
for the facilitation of legal processes in the state's court system; and
WHEREAS, small businesses rely on incoming client payments through the mail for positive cash
flow to pay employees; and
WHEREAS, efficient mail processing and clear communication about mail processing is essential
for the effectiveness and public trust in the postal system; and
WHEREAS, late and inconsistent mail delivery causes significant disruptions to the state's business
community; and
WHEREAS, challenges in reporting issues or obtaining clear and timely information from the United
States Postal Service causes a lack of transparency and customer satisfaction; and
WHEREAS, advancements in technology and operational processes offer opportunities for the
United States Postal Service to improve its mail processing capabilities; and
WHEREAS, standardized communication procedures regarding mail processing and disruption
remedies offer transparency to people using the postal service; and
WHEREAS, commitment to providing timely updates on frequently used channels of
communication regarding known service disruptions or operational changes affecting mail delivery
provides accessible and necessary information to customers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NORTH
DAKOTA, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN:
That the Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly urges the Postmaster General of the United States Postal
Service to improve mail processing and transparency across the state to address delivery issues; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Secretary of State forward a copy of this resolution to the
Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service and each member of the North Dakota
Congressional Delegation. H.C.R. NO. 3006 - PAGE 2
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Speaker of the House President of the Senate
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Chief Clerk of the House Secretary of the Senate
Filed in this office this ___________day of _______________________________________, 2025,
at ________ o’clock ________M.
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Secretary of State