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119THCONGRESS
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STSESSION S. CON. RES. 10
Recognizing the essential work of the League of Oregon Cities.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH11 (legislative day, MARCH10), 2025
Mr. M
ERKLEY(for himself and Mr. WYDEN) submitted the following
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the essential work of the League of Oregon
Cities.
Whereas, in 1925, the League of Oregon Cities was founded
by 25 cities in the State of Oregon with the mission of
providing support, advocacy, and resources to all incor-
porated cities in the State;
Whereas, since 1925, the League of Oregon Cities has—
(1) played a pivotal role in advancing municipal gov-
ernance, promoting best practices, and fostering collabo-
ration among cities, thereby enhancing the quality of life
of Oregonians throughout the State of Oregon, from
Bandon to Baker City, Medford to Mosier, and Pendleton
to Portland;
(2) lobbied tirelessly in advancement of issues that
are vital to all cities in the State of Oregon, including
sustainable development, infrastructure improvement,
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public safety, increased community engagement, and the
preservation of home rule authority;
(3) empowered local governments to effectively ad-
dress the ever-evolving needs of their communities
through initiatives including legislative advocacy, profes-
sional development, and the delivery of essential services
and resources; and
(4) worked with its congressional leaders to advance
and support Federal policy to match local government
priorities;
Whereas 241 cities in the State of Oregon are home to ap-
proximately 3,000,000 residents, accounting for 70 per-
cent of the total population of the State;
Whereas the cities in the State of Oregon serve as the eco-
nomic, cultural, and social hubs of the State, providing
essential infrastructure services and opportunities for
countless Oregonians;
Whereas continued investment in city infrastructure, includ-
ing water systems, roads, and housing, is critical to sup-
porting the needs of the State of Oregon, and driving
statewide economic growth and contributing to the na-
tional economy;
Whereas, in 2022, the League of Oregon Cities supported
congressional action to pass Public Law 117–167 (com-
monly known as the ‘‘CHIPS and Science Act of 2022’’)
(136 Stat. 1366) paving the way for increased investment
in the semiconductor industry critical to the economy and
educational focus of the State of Oregon;
Whereas, in 2021, the League of Oregon Cities supported
congressional action responding to the COVID–19 pan-
demic with Coronavirus State and local fiscal recovery
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funds made possible through the American Rescue Plan
Act of 2021 (Public Law 117–2; 135 Stat. 4);
Whereas, in 2021, the League of Oregon Cities supported
congressional action passing the Infrastructure Invest-
ment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117–58; 135 Stat. 429)
that provided the State of Oregon with over
$4,500,000,000 in additional infrastructure investment
throughout the State;
Whereas, in 2020, the League of Oregon Cities supported
congressional action to provide stimulus funds under the
CARES Act (Public Law 116–136; 134 Stat. 281) to
help communities facing severe challenges from the
COVID–19 pandemic;
Whereas, in 2019, the League of Oregon Cities supported
congressional action to expand broadband deployment in
rural communities through the ReConnect Loan and
Grant Program authorized under section 779 of division
A of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Public
Law 115–141; 132 Stat. 399); and
Whereas, across a century of steadfast advocacy, the League
of Oregon Cities has made incomparable contributions to
the resilience and vitality of communities throughout the
State of Oregon and improved the lives of all Oregonians:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 1
concurring), That Congress recognizes the essential work 2
of the League of Oregon Cities since 1925 and the role 3
the League of Oregon Cities will play in the future in sup-4
porting municipalities in the State of Oregon with unpar-5
alleled research, technical expertise, and relentless advo-6
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cacy as a key partner in preserving and strengthening the 1
Federal-local partnership. 2
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