2nd Engrossment - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 01/26/2021 12:26pm
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Introduction | Posted on 01/19/2021 | |
1st Engrossment | Posted on 01/25/2021 | |
2nd Engrossment | Posted on 01/26/2021 |
A House resolution
condemning violence and violent rhetoric directed at our United States Capitol and
state capitols, and affirming support for democracy, rule of law, and the certified results
of Minnesota's election.
WHEREAS, on January 6, 2021, an armed mob breached the United States Capitol,
endangering the safety of Members of Congress, law enforcement, and staff; and
WHEREAS, the mob damaged property in the United States Capitol and forced Members
of Congress to evacuate, many wearing gas masks; and
WHEREAS, Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick was killed; and
WHEREAS, members of the mob breached and attempted to breach the chambers of the
United States Senate and United States House of Representatives, minutes after Members of Congress
evacuated; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the 12th Amendment to the United States Constitution, the United
States Congress was gathering in joint session to certify the Electoral College results; and
WHEREAS, the Electoral College has cast 306 electoral votes for Joe Biden to 232 electoral
votes for President Donald Trump; and
WHEREAS, the electoral ballots had to be physically carried out of the chamber to prevent
them from being damaged by the mob; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota's electoral votes had not yet been certified when Congress was forced
to flee; and
WHEREAS, efforts to thwart the will of Minnesota voters are undemocratic; and
WHEREAS, attempts to block certification of Minnesota's election results have been rejected
by the courts; and
WHEREAS, precautionary measures were required for the Minnesota State Capitol, including
mobilizing law enforcement; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the State of Minnesota that it
unequivocally condemns violence directed at the United States Capitol and at state capitols.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that those who participated in the criminal destruction of
property and assaults on our law enforcement officials at the United States Capitol should be arrested
and prosecuted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the House of Representatives of the State of Minnesota
stands behind the will of Minnesota voters and supports the full certification of its electoral college
votes by the United States Congress.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the House of Representatives of the State of Minnesota
condemns attacks on our democracy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the House of Representatives of the State of Minnesota
reaffirms our commitment to democracy, free and fair elections, and the rule of law.