Minnesota Senate Bill SR21

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/27/25
• Refer: 3/27/25

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A Senate resolution congratulating Jonathan G. Bergquist of Mankato, Minnesota, for earning the rank of Eagle Scout

Summary

SR21 is a simple congratulatory Senate resolution honoring Jonathan G. Bergquist of Mankato, Minnesota, for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. The resolution recites his Scouting accomplishments, including multiple awards, merit badges, participation in the 2023 National Jamboree, and completion of a community service project involving the refinishing of picnic tables for the city of Mankato. It recognizes that he fulfilled the requirements for Eagle Scout and notes that an Eagle Court of Honor will be held. The resolution does not create or amend any state law, appropriate funds, or direct any agency action. Its only operative effect is ceremonial: it directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an authenticated copy and transmit it to Jonathan G. Bergquist. As a result, the bill affects no statutory provisions and has no regulatory or fiscal impact on state law or public programs. The overall sentiment is strongly positive and unanimous in tone, reflecting standard legislative recognition of a youth achievement. Because there are no committee transcripts or recorded votes, there is no evidence of opposition or debate. The resolution is framed as a formal commendation of service, leadership, and civic contribution. There is essentially no contention in the bill itself. The only potentially notable point is that it is a purely honorary resolution rather than substantive legislation, so any discussion would likely focus on the appropriateness of legislative recognition rather than policy differences. No such disagreement appears in the available record.

Impact

SR21 has no effect on Minnesota statutes, administrative rules, or agency authority. It is a ceremonial resolution that only authorizes the Senate to send an authenticated copy to the honoree, so it does not change legal rights, obligations, or public spending. The practical impact is limited to formal recognition of Jonathan G. Bergquist and public acknowledgment of his Eagle Scout achievement and community service.

Sentiment

The sentiment around SR21 is entirely favorable. The resolution celebrates a young constituent’s achievement, leadership, and service, and the available record shows no recorded opposition, amendments, or committee controversy. It reflects routine bipartisan or nonpartisan recognition of an Eagle Scout milestone.

Contention

There is no substantive contention evident in the bill text or available legislative history. Because SR21 is an honorary resolution, the only conceivable point of discussion would be whether legislative time should be used for ceremonial recognitions, but no such objection appears in the record. The bill appears to have been presented as a straightforward commendation.