This resolution condemns the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist, who was killed during a public speaking event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. It emphasizes that Mr. Kirk was exercising his constitutional right to free speech at the time of the attack and highlights the importance of protecting individuals' rights to express their views peacefully, regardless of their political beliefs. The resolution asserts that his assassination poses a significant threat to civil discourse, democratic engagement, and public safety in the nation.
In response to this tragic event, the resolution calls on New Hampshire to strongly denounce the assassination and reaffirms the state's commitment to First Amendment rights, including freedom of speech, assembly, and peaceful protest. It encourages residents to engage in respectful dialogue across political lines and to reject violence as a means of resolving differences. Additionally, the resolution directs the clerk of the House of Representatives to send copies to Mr. Kirk's family, the leadership of Turning Point USA, and the governors and legislative bodies of all 50 states.