North Dakota legislation · 69th Legislative Assembly
North Dakota SCR4018: 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.
Status: Signed into law, March 18, 2025
What the bill says
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.
From the enrolled text, March 18, 2025:
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 …