US EditionHoffman Family Releases Statement Following Funeral of Melissa and Mark Hortman
- Funeral services for Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were held at the Basilica of St. Mary after they were killed in a politically motivated assassination, with over 7,000 people attending the service.
- In his eulogy, Governor Tim Walz honored Melissa Hortman as the 'most consequential speaker' and recognized her legislative achievements.
- Senator Julia Coleman stated that the assassination is an attack on the heart of the state and emphasized that President Biden's visit showed 'humanity over partisanship.'
- The I-35W bridge was lit up in green to honor Melissa Hortman, symbolizing her commitment to environmental issues.
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Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Hold Hands During Funeral Service for Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and Her Husband
The former president and vice president attended the funeral service in Minneapolis on June 28WCCO - CBS Minnesota/YouTube; AP Photo/Trisha Ahmed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris holding hands, Melissa Hortman in May 2023.NEED TO KNOWJoe Biden and Kamala Harris held hands while attending the funeral service of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark HortmanMelissa and Mark, who were killed on June 14, were laid to rest in Minneapolis on J…
Minnesota lawmaker and her husband remembered for their shared legacy - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were remembered at their funeral Saturday as “extraordinary public servants” who were killed in an inexplicable act of political violence.
The governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, pronounced a eulogy in which he praised Melissa Hortman as a consistent and compassionate political leader, and her husband, Mark, as his proudest supporter. Perhaps this is a time when each of us can examine the way we work together, the way we talk about each other, the way we fight for the things that matter to us. A time when each of us can recommit to participating in politics and life the way Mark and M…
Biden, Harris, Walz attend funeral for former Minnesota House Speaker Hortman, killed in shooting
Democratic former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, who was fatally shot in an attack a prosecutor has called an assassination, was honored for her legislative accomplishments and her humanity during a funeral Saturday.
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