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-Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota
-In Regular Session Commencing Tuesday, January 7, 2025
-HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3006
-(Representatives Longmuir, Ista, Lefor)
-(Senators Hogan, Hogue)
-A concurrent resolution urging the Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service to improve
-mail processing across the state to address delivery issues.
-WHEREAS, the United States Postal Service originally was formed to ensure timely notice and to
-encourage citizens to participate in government; and
-WHEREAS, the United States Postal Service serves a crucial role in providing reliable mail delivery
-to all individuals and businesses in the state; and
-WHEREAS, rural residents especially rely on the mail for delivery of  goods and services not
+25.3035.01000
+Sixty-ninth
+Legislative Assembly
+of North Dakota
+Introduced by
+Representatives Longmuir, Ista, Lefor
+Senators Hogan, Hogue
+A concurrent resolution urging the Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service to
+improve mail processing across the state to address delivery issues.
+WHEREAS, the United States Postal Service originally was formed to ensure timely notice
+and to encourage citizens to participate in government; and
+WHEREAS, the United States Postal Service serves a crucial role in providing reliable mail
+delivery to all individuals and businesses in the state; and
+WHEREAS, rural residents especially rely on the mail for delivery of goods and services not
 available except at long distances, including medicine and other necessities; and
-WHEREAS,  the  majority of  official  county newspapers  are  the  sole  news  sources  that  cover
-time-sensitive  government  actions  and  contain  important  public  notices  regarding  state  and  local
-elections, sample ballots, and information about polling places; and
-WHEREAS, notices of estate proceedings, notice to creditors, and land sales must be timely made
-for the facilitation of legal processes in the state's court system; and
-WHEREAS, small businesses rely on incoming client payments through the mail for positive cash
-flow to pay employees; and
-WHEREAS, efficient mail processing and clear communication about mail processing is essential
-for the effectiveness and public trust in the postal system; and
-WHEREAS, late and inconsistent mail delivery causes significant disruptions to the state's business
-community; and
-WHEREAS, challenges in reporting issues or obtaining clear and timely information from the United
-States Postal Service causes a lack of transparency and customer satisfaction; and
-WHEREAS, advancements in technology and operational processes offer opportunities for the
-United States Postal Service to improve its mail processing capabilities; and
-WHEREAS,  standardized  communication  procedures  regarding  mail  processing  and  disruption
-remedies offer transparency to people using the postal service; and
-WHEREAS,  commitment  to  providing  timely  updates  on  frequently  used  channels  of
-communication  regarding known  service  disruptions  or operational changes affecting  mail  delivery
-provides accessible and necessary information to customers;
-NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NORTH
-DAKOTA, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN:
-That the Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly urges the Postmaster General of the United States Postal
-Service to improve mail processing and transparency across the state to address delivery issues; and
-BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Secretary of State forward a copy of this resolution to the
-Postmaster  General  of  the  United  States  Postal  Service  and  each  member  of  the  North  Dakota
-Congressional Delegation.
-H.C.R. NO. 3006 - PAGE 2
-____________________________ ____________________________
-Speaker of the House President of the Senate
-____________________________ ____________________________
-Chief Clerk of the House Secretary of the Senate
-Filed in this office this ___________day of _______________________________________, 2025,
-at ________ o’clock ________M.
-____________________________
-Secretary of State
+WHEREAS, the majority of official county newspapers are the sole news sources that cover
+time-sensitive government actions and contain important public notices regarding state and
+local elections, sample ballots, and information about polling places; and
+WHEREAS, notices of estate proceedings, notice to creditors, and land sales must be
+timely made for the facilitation of legal processes in the state's court system; and
+WHEREAS, small businesses rely on incoming client payments through the mail for positive
+cash flow to pay employees; and
+WHEREAS, efficient mail processing and clear communication about mail processing is
+essential for the effectiveness and public trust in the postal system; and
+WHEREAS, late and inconsistent mail delivery causes significant disruptions to the state's
+business community; and
+WHEREAS, challenges in reporting issues or obtaining clear and timely information from
+the United States Postal Service causes a lack of transparency and customer satisfaction; and
+WHEREAS, advancements in technology and operational processes offer opportunities for
+the United States Postal Service to improve its mail processing capabilities; and
+WHEREAS, standardized communication procedures regarding mail processing and
+disruption remedies offer transparency to people using the postal service; and
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+delivery provides accessible and necessary information to customers;
+NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF
+NORTH DAKOTA, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN:
+That the Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly urges the Postmaster General of the United
+States Postal Service to improve mail processing and transparency across the state to address
+delivery issues; and
+BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary of State forward a copy of this resolution
+to the Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service and each member of the North
+Dakota Congressional Delegation.
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