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This concurrent resolution affirms the 69th North Dakota Legislative Assembly's commitment to maintaining state-funded essential services even if federal funding is disrupted. The resolution recognizes that North Dakota citizens depend on stable government services in areas like education, law enforcement, public health, infrastructure, agricultural programs, and economic development. It acknowledges the potential risks that federal funding uncertainties pose to critical state programs, particularly for urban and rural communities, farmers, ranchers, and tribal nations. The resolution calls for the Governor and state agencies to assess potential financial impacts of federal funding uncertainties, urges engagement with federal partners to restore funding, and emphasizes the importance of collaboration with tribal nations to ensure continued governance and economic stability. Additionally, the resolution directs the Secretary of State to forward copies of the resolution to the Governor and North Dakota's Congressional Delegation, demonstrating the state's proactive approach to managing potential federal funding challenges and maintaining essential services for its residents.