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119THCONGRESS
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STSESSION S. RES. 80
Expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural
Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the
Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel,
and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential Inauguration
a success.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
FEBRUARY13, 2025
Mr. R
OUNDS(for himself, Mr. THUNE, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. LANKFORD, Mr.
C
OTTON, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. SCOTTof South Carolina, Mrs. FISCHER, Ms.
L
UMMIS, Mr. YOUNG, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. JUSTICE, Mr. RICKETTS, Ms.
M
URKOWSKI, Mr. MCCONNELL, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. MORAN, Mr.
W
ICKER, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. RISCH, Mr. MULLIN, Mr.
G
RAHAM, Ms. CORTEZMASTO, Mr. KING, Mr. HICKENLOOPER, Mr.
G
ALLEGO, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. KIM, Mr. REED, Ms. BLUNTROCHESTER,
Mr. D
URBIN, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. COONS, Mr. BENNET, Mr. SCHUMER,
Ms. K
LOBUCHAR, Mr. LUJA´N, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr.
B
LUMENTHAL, Mr. WARNOCK, Mr. PETERS, Ms. ROSEN, and Mr.
K
ELLY) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
RESOLUTION
Expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee
on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol,
the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law
enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volun-
teers for their support in making the Presidential Inau-
guration a success.
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Whereas, on January 20, 2025, the inauguration of the 47th
President of the United States, President Donald J.
Trump (referred to in this preamble as the ‘‘Presidential
Inauguration’’), took place under unique and challenging
circumstances, requiring the relocation of certain events
indoors due to unseasonably cold weather;
Whereas, during the Presidential Inauguration, the Joint
Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the
Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Sec-
retary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency
personnel, and volunteers displayed exceptional dedication
and professionalism in adapting to unforeseen challenges
to guarantee the safety, security, and smooth operation
of all inaugural events;
Whereas the tireless efforts of the Joint Congressional Com-
mittee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the
Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Sen-
ate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and
volunteers during the Presidential Inauguration facili-
tated a historic and dignified transfer of power, reflecting
the best traditions of the United States;
Whereas the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural
Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at
Arms, and the Secretary of the Senate spent years plan-
ning and preparing for the events of the Presidential In-
auguration and executed that plan flawlessly, even with
unforeseen challenges;
Whereas the cold weather during the Presidential Inaugura-
tion presented additional logistical and operational dif-
ficulties, which were overcome through extraordinary
commitment and teamwork; and
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Whereas the vigilance and preparedness of the Joint Congres-
sional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect
of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of
the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency per-
sonnel, and volunteers allowed attendees of the Presi-
dential Inauguration to celebrate the momentous occasion
in a safe and secure environment: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate— 1
(1) expresses its profound gratitude to the 2
Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Cere-3
monies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at 4
Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement 5
officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers whose 6
hard work and dedication made the inauguration of 7
President Donald J. Trump on January 20, 2025 8
(referred to in this resolution as the ‘‘Presidential 9
Inauguration’’), a resounding success; 10
(2) commends the professionalism and resilience 11
of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural 12
Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Ser-13
geant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law en-14
forcement officers, emergency personnel, and volun-15
teers in adapting to the unexpected challenges posed 16
by the cold weather and the relocation of events dur-17
ing the Presidential Inauguration; 18
(3) recognizes the invaluable hard work of the 19
Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Cere-20
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monies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at 1
Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement 2
officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers in up-3
holding the safety and security of all participants 4
and attendees of the Presidential Inauguration; 5
(4) extends heartfelt thanks to the families and 6
loved ones of the law enforcement officers, emer-7
gency personnel, and volunteers, whose support en-8
ables their service; and 9
(5) calls upon all people of the United States to 10
join in acknowledging the critical role played by the 11
Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Cere-12
monies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at 13
Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement 14
officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers in en-15
suring the success of the Presidential Inauguration, 16
a significant national event. 17
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