A memorial resolution for deceased members of the Senate of North Dakota.
Senate Memorial Resolution 8001 is a commemorative resolution honoring deceased former members of the North Dakota Senate. It names nine former senators who passed away between 2023 and 2024, briefly identifies the districts they represented and the legislative assemblies in which they served, and recognizes their public service to the state.
The resolution expresses the Senate’s sorrow at their passing and its appreciation for their “loyal and devoted service.” It directs that the resolution be printed in the Senate Journal and that enrolled copies be sent by the Secretary of State to the surviving families as a formal token of respect and sympathy.
This resolution does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is ceremonial and administrative: it records the Senate’s official tribute in the legislative journal and authorizes distribution of enrolled copies to the families of the deceased senators. The primary parties affected are the Senate, the Secretary of State, and the surviving families of the named former legislators.
The sentiment around the resolution is uniformly respectful and solemn. Because it is a memorial measure, there is no apparent policy dispute or partisan division; the text reflects gratitude, mourning, and institutional recognition of long public service. The available record shows no committee debate or recorded votes, and the bill was simply filed with the Secretary of State.
There are no notable points of contention in the available materials. The resolution is purely commemorative, and the only substantive content is the identification of the deceased senators and the expression of condolences. No opposition, amendments, or policy disagreements are reflected in the bill text, voting history, or committee materials provided.