25.3075.02000
Sixty-ninth
Legislative Assembly
of North Dakota
Introduced by
Senators Boschee, Klein
Representatives Fegley, Frelich, Porter, Weisz
A concurrent resolution urging the Capitol Grounds Planning Commission to initiate the planning
and development of a line of duty death memorial dedicated to honoring both volunteer and
career Emergency Medical Services personnel who have lost their lives in service to the state.
WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Services personnel, both volunteer and career, serve the
citizens of North Dakota with dedication and professionalism, often placing themselves in harms
way to provide critical care; and
WHEREAS, the nature of Emergency Medical Services work exposes individuals to
significant risk, leading to line of duty deaths that profoundly impact families, communities, and
the state; and
WHEREAS, North Dakota has a substantial Emergency Medical Services workforce,
including 688 paramedics, 1,703 emergency medical technicians, 1,547 emergency medical
responders, and 1,075 emergency vehicle operators, who collectively ensure the health and
safety of residents across the state; and
WHEREAS, the Capitol Grounds Planning Commission is vested with the authority to
approve the style, exterior construction, and site of any monument, memorial, or work of art on
the Capitol grounds, as well as to accept or reject gifts intended for such purposes; and
WHEREAS, establishing a memorial on the Capitol grounds would serve as a lasting tribute
to the Emergency Medical Services personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line
of duty;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN:
That the Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly urges the Capitol Grounds Planning Commission
to initiate the planning and development of a line of duty death memorial dedicated to honoring
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ENGROSSED SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION NO. 4018
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
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both volunteer and career Emergency Medical Services personnel who have lost their lives in
service to the state; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Capitol Grounds Planning Commission collaborate
with the Emergency Medical Services Division of the Department of Health and Human
Services, the North Dakota Emergency Medical Services Association, and other associated
organizations to ensure the memorial appropriately reflects the sacrifices of these individuals;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Capitol Grounds Planning Commission explore
potential funding sources, including public and private donations, grants, and other appropriate
sources, to finance the design, construction, and maintenance of the memorial; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Secretary of the Senate forward copies of this
resolution to the members of the Capitol Grounds Planning Commission and the Director of the
North Dakota Office of Management and Budget.
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