Rep. Angie Craig Honors Melissa and Mark Hortman After Tragedy

Honoring Public Servants

• 💔 Rep. Angie Craig rises to honor State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman, who were victims of a tragic, politically motivated attack.
• 😔 The attack also threatened State Senator John Hoffman, his wife Evette, and their daughter Hope.

Remembering Melissa and Mark Hortman

• 🌟 Melissa and Mark are remembered as a force for good who devoted their lives to improving the lives of Minnesotans.
• 🐶 Melissa shared a personal connection with Rep. Craig over their mutual love for golden retrievers.
• 🤝 Professionally, Melissa was admired for her work as Speaker of the Minnesota House, her ability to work across the aisle, and her leadership by example.

Addressing Divisive Rhetoric

• ⚠️ The tragedy is linked, in part, to the divisive rhetoric that has infiltrated politics and communities.
• 🤝 Moving forward requires the entire community to come together and hold themselves and each other accountable to honor the Hortmans' legacy.