Introduced
February 10, 2026
Ms. Morrison submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Honoring the lives of Minnesota State House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman.
- (1) honors the life of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman for her devotion and service to the people of Minnesota;
- (2) honors the life of Mark Hortman for his devotion to his family and service to his community;
- (3) honors the life of Gilbert Hortman for his devotion to Melissa, treats, and lying in the snow;
- (4) honors the leadership of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, who led with kindness and compassion, passion and pragmatism, and conviction and respect; and
- (5) honors the legacy of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman for her exemplary record in working through political differences through civil discourse and a shared desire to make Minnesota and our country a better place for the next generation.