House Joint Resolution 745 honors the memory of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother who was tragically shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on January 7, 2025. Ms. Good, a devoted stay-at-home mother of three, was described by her family and community as loving, kind, and an inspiring individual. Originally from Colorado, she was a talented poet and an accomplished student, having graduated with a degree in English from Old Dominion University, where she received the American Academy of Poets Prize in 2020. Her untimely death has left a profound impact on her family, neighbors, and many others who were touched by her life.
The resolution calls for reflection on Ms. Good's legacy, emphasizing the values of freedom, love, and peace that she embodied. It encourages the community to commit to compassion and healing in light of her passing. The General Assembly expresses its condolences to her family and friends while celebrating her life and contributions as a mother, daughter, partner, and artist. The resolution concludes with a directive for an appropriate copy to be prepared for presentation.