House Concurrent Resolution 13, which celebrates the life and accomplishments of Theodore Ralph (Ralph) Groner, advanced from the Senate Rules Committee with a Be Adopted recommendation.

Senator Mark Meek (Senate District 20) testified about Groner’s long career in Oregon politics, labor and public service and said Groner was "a champion for landmark policies" including work on statewide legislative matters. Chris Groner, Ralph Groner’s son, and Joe Basler, executive director of Oregon Ask Me, offered personal testimony about Groner’s advocacy for seniors, working families and bipartisanship.

Committee members expressed appreciation for Groner’s service and the motion to move HCR 13 to the floor was approved by the committee; Senator Meek was asked to carry the measure. Testimony included no fiscal impacts and framed the resolution as memorial recognition.