North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong issued a statement on the passing of State Representative Liz Conmy of Fargo, confirming her death and ordering flags to be flown at half-staff on the day of her interment.
The governor’s office released the statement following confirmation of Conmy’s death, acknowledging her service representing District 11 in the North Dakota House of Representatives. Armstrong expressed condolences to her family, friends and colleagues, highlighting her dedication to public service and her impact on the community.
According to the governor’s statement, flags across all state facilities will be lowered to half-staff on the day of Representative Conmy’s interment as a mark of respect. The directive applies to state buildings, grounds, and facilities under the governor’s authority, in accordance with state protocol for honoring deceased public officials.
Representative Conmy, a member of the North Dakota Democratic-Nonpartisan League Party, had served multiple terms in the state legislature representing Fargo’s District 11. Her legislative work focused on education, healthcare, and local government issues, with colleagues noting her bipartisan approach and commitment to constituent services.
The announcement came after legislative leaders confirmed her passing earlier in the week. House Minority Leader Zacarias Iaga released a separate statement describing Conmy as “a tireless advocate for working families” and praising her integrity and leadership during her time in office.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by a local Fargo funeral home, with details to be announced by the family. The interment date, which will trigger the half-staff flag order, has not yet been made public pending family notification.
State officials noted that the half-staff directive follows established procedure for former and current members of the Legislative Assembly who pass away while in office or shortly after leaving service. The governor’s office confirmed the order would be communicated to all state agencies and local governments.
Representative Conmy’s district includes parts of central and north Fargo, where she was known for her neighborhood outreach and advocacy on school funding and property tax relief. Her office had recently assisted constituents with accessing state resources related to winter heating assistance and prescription drug affordability programs.
As of the governor’s statement, no official cause of death has been released by family or medical authorities. Legislative staff confirmed she had not been present at recent committee meetings, prompting concern that led to the confirmation of her passing.
The North Dakota Legislative Assembly is expected to observe a moment of silence when it reconvenes, following custom for deceased members. Legislative Council staff said any formal resolutions would be considered at the next scheduled session.
Governor Armstrong concluded his statement by urging residents to join him in remembering Representative Conmy’s service and keeping her family in their thoughts during this demanding time. He emphasized that her contributions to North Dakota’s democratic process would not be forgotten.
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