Official Summaries

This resolution commemorates the legacy of Governor Nellie Tayloe Ross, the first female elected as a state governor in the United States. (Governor Ross was the 14th state governor of Wyoming, inaugurated on January 5, 1925.) The resolution celebrates the contributions of Governor Ross to the advancement of women in leadership positions and calls on U.S. citizens to observe January 2025 as the 100th anniversary of Governor Ross' pioneering spirit.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 35 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
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.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            January 24, 2025

   Ms. Lummis (for herself and Mr. Barrasso) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Honoring the 100th anniversary of Nellie Tayloe Ross becoming the first 
    female elected as the Governor of a State in the United States.

Whereas, in 1925, Nellie Tayloe Ross (referred to in this preamble 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 inaugurated 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 
        empowerment of women, but also set a precedent for women in governance 
        across the United States;
Whereas, during her tenure, Governor Ross demonstrated exceptional 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 enduring 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) recognizes and commemorates the legacy of Governor 
        Nellie Tayloe Ross (referred to in this resolution as 
        ``Governor Ross'') and her groundbreaking role as the first 
        female elected as the Governor of a State in the United States;
            (2) celebrates the lasting contributions of Governor Ross 
        to the advancement of women in leadership positions; and
            (3) calls on the citizens of the United States to join in 
        the observance of January, 2025, as the 100th anniversary of 
        the pioneering spirit of Governor Ross, whose work continues to 
        inspire and empower women in the political arena and beyond.
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