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ND SCR4025

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Enrolled

3/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Duane DeKrey

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Origin

Senate

62nd Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Jonathan Byers served as Assistant Attorney General for nearly 19 years and is Division Director of the Criminal and Regulatory Division of the Attorney General's office
  • Following the conclusion of a week-long felony trial, Byers was confronted in open court by the recently convicted defendant who was brandishing a handgun
  • Byers, while unarmed, physically and forcefully subdued the defendant at great risk to his own safety, preventing the weapon from being discharged and protecting the judge, jury, and public
  • The Legislative Assembly commends Byers for his heroic actions exemplifying how a public employee may act in the interests of public safety
  • The Secretary of State shall forward copies of this resolution to Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Byers and Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem

Legislative Description

A concurrent resolution commending Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Byers for his quick and effective reaction to a serious threat to public safety, disregarding his own personal safety for the benefit of others.

Last Action

Signed by President

3/7/2011

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