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119THCONGRESS
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STSESSION S. RES. 35
Honoring the 100th anniversary of Nellie Tayloe Ross becoming the first
female elected as the Governor of a State in the United States.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JANUARY24, 2025
Ms. L
UMMIS(for herself and Mr. BARRASSO) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
RESOLUTION
Honoring the 100th anniversary of Nellie Tayloe Ross be-
coming the first female elected as the Governor of a
State in the United States.
Whereas, in 1925, Nellie Tayloe Ross (referred to in this pre-
amble as ‘‘Governor Ross’’), a pioneering figure in
United States politics who made significant contributions
to the advancement of women in leadership and public
service, achieved the historic distinction of being the first
female elected as the Governor of a State in the United
States;
Whereas, on January 5, 1925, Governor Ross was inaugu-
rated as the 14th Governor of Wyoming, a momentous
event in the political history of the United States that
not only marked a major milestone for the rights and em-
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powerment of women, but also set a precedent for women
in governance across the United States;
Whereas, during her tenure, Governor Ross demonstrated ex-
ceptional leadership in advocating for banking reform,
public health, education, and the overall welfare of the
people of the State of Wyoming, embodying a steadfast
commitment to public service and the betterment of the
State;
Whereas the groundbreaking leadership of Governor Ross
represented the principles of progress and innovation,
serving as a symbol of determination, resilience, and the
tireless spirit of women in the State of Wyoming and the
United States; and
Whereas the Senate, recognizing the profound impact of the
legacy of Governor Ross, honors and celebrates the en-
during influence of the achievements of Governor Ross,
which continue to inspire generations of women to
achieve leadership roles in all levels of government: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate— 1
(1) recognizes and commemorates the legacy of 2
Governor Nellie Tayloe Ross (referred to in this res-3
olution as ‘‘Governor Ross’’) and her 4
groundbreaking role as the first female elected as 5
the Governor of a State in the United States; 6
(2) celebrates the lasting contributions of Gov-7
ernor Ross to the advancement of women in leader-8
ship positions; and 9
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(3) calls on the citizens of the United States to 1
join in the observance of January, 2025, as the 2
100th anniversary of the pioneering spirit of Gov-3
ernor Ross, whose work continues to inspire and em-4
power women in the political arena and beyond. 5
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