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K 177

Mourning the death of Christopher Johanson, dedicated firefighter and cherished member of his community

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dana Levenberg

Adopts a nonbinding memorial that publicly mourns Christopher Johanson, honors his firefighter service, and offers condolences to his family, with formal remembrance in the records.

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Bill Summary · K 177

Bill K 177 — Mourning the death of Christopher Johanson, dedicated firefighter and cherished member of his community

Overview

Bill K 177 is a resolution adopted by the legislature to publicly mourn and honor the life and service of Christopher Johanson, described as a dedicated firefighter and cherished community member. The bill is categorized as a resolution (non-binding) and was introduced and adopted on March 10, 2025. The primary sponsor is Dana Levenberg.

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly acknowledge the death of Christopher Johanson and to honor his contributions as a firefighter.
  • To recognize his dedication to public safety and his positive impact on the surrounding community.
  • To extend condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues, and to commemorate his service within the official records of the legislature.

Key Provisions

  • Expressions of sympathy and remembrance for Christopher Johanson.
  • Formal recognition of Johanson’s service as a firefighter and his role as a valued community member.
  • Directives typical of memorial resolutions to convey the expression of sympathy to the family and to reflect the resolution in the official legislative records. (Specific procedural language may include transmission to the family and inclusion in the proceedings; exact text not provided.)

Affected Parties

  • Christopher Johanson (in memoriam).
  • Johanson’s family, friends, and colleagues.
  • The broader firefighting and community networks associated with his service.
  • The legislature and the public, which receive a formal record of remembrance.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: March 10, 2025.
  • Adopted: March 10, 2025.
  • Sponsor: Dana Levenberg (primary).
  • Status: ADOPTED (an official memorial expression, non-binding).

Impact and Notes

  • This is a symbolic, commemorative measure with no regulatory or budgetary impact.
  • It serves to honor a public servant and provide a formal moment of collective remembrance within the legislative record.
  • The resolution’s adoption signals the legislature’s official recognition of Johanson’s contributions and offers condolences to those affected by his death.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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