25.3058.01000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota Introduced by Representatives Hendrix, D. Johnston, Schatz, Rios, Marschall Senators Castaneda, Enget, Magrum, Paulson A concurrent resolution urging Congress and the President of the United States to pursue diplomatic efforts, in good faith and with respect for the sovereignty of all parties, to propose the peaceful annexation of Greenland as a territory of the United States of America. WHEREAS, the United States of America has long sought to expand its strategic, economic, and geopolitical interests in the Arctic region; and WHEREAS, Greenland holds vast untapped natural resources, including rare earth minerals, oil, and gas, which are vital to the economic security and technological advancement of the United States; and WHEREAS, Greenland occupies a position of immense strategic importance in the Arctic, controlling key shipping lanes and providing opportunities for enhanced defense capabilities in the North Atlantic region; and WHEREAS, the United States has a longstanding and mutually beneficial relationship with Greenland, including through defense agreements such as the Thule Air Base and cooperation on Arctic affairs; and WHEREAS, the people of Greenland, while currently residing in an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, would benefit from closer political, economic, and cultural ties with the United States through the opportunity to become an American territory; and WHEREAS, the incorporation of Greenland as a United States territory would promote democratic governance, infrastructure development, and greater access to educational, economic, and health opportunities for the people of Greenland; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NORTH DAKOTA, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN: That the Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly hereby calls upon the United States Congress and the President of the United States to pursue diplomatic efforts, in good faith and with Page No. 1 25.3058.01000 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3026 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly respect for the sovereignty of all parties, to propose the peaceful annexation of Greenland as a territory of the United States of America; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that this body urges the United States Department of State to engage in dialogue with the Government of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark to explore pathways toward Greenland's voluntary integration as a United States Territory, ensuring that the rights and interests of the Greenlandic people are fully respected and protected; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Secretary of State forward this resolution to the President of the United States, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate, the United States Secretary of State, and the Governors and Legislatures of all 50 states for their consideration and support. Page No. 2 25.3058.01000 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11