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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
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[S. Res. 80 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
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.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           February 13, 2025

  Mr. Rounds (for himself, Mr. Thune, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Lankford, Mr. 
  Cotton, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Scott of South Carolina, Mrs. Fischer, Ms. 
     Lummis, Mr. Young, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Justice, Mr. Ricketts, Ms. 
  Murkowski, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Moran, Mr. Wicker, Mrs. 
  Blackburn, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Risch, Mr. Mullin, Mr. Graham, Ms. Cortez 
 Masto, Mr. King, Mr. Hickenlooper, Mr. Gallego, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Kim, 
 Mr. Reed, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Booker, Mr. Coons, Mr. 
  Bennet, Mr. Schumer, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Lujan, Mr. Whitehouse, Mrs. 
 Shaheen, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Warnock, Mr. Peters, Ms. Rosen, and Mr. 
  Kelly) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
                               agreed to

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                               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 volunteers for their support in making the Presidential 
                        Inauguration a success.

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 Secretary 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 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 during the Presidential Inauguration facilitated 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 planning and preparing for the events of the Presidential 
        Inauguration and executed that plan flawlessly, even with unforeseen 
        challenges;
Whereas the cold weather during the Presidential Inauguration presented 
        additional logistical and operational difficulties, which were overcome 
        through extraordinary commitment and teamwork; and
Whereas the vigilance and preparedness of 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 allowed attendees of the Presidential 
        Inauguration to celebrate the momentous occasion in a safe and secure 
        environment: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) expresses its profound 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 whose hard work and dedication made the inauguration 
        of President Donald J. Trump on January 20, 2025 (referred to 
        in this resolution as the ``Presidential Inauguration''), a 
        resounding success;
            (2) commends the professionalism and resilience of 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 in adapting to the unexpected challenges posed 
        by the cold weather and the relocation of events during the 
        Presidential Inauguration;
            (3) recognizes the invaluable hard work of 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 in upholding the safety and security of all 
        participants and attendees of the Presidential Inauguration;
            (4) extends heartfelt thanks to the families and loved ones 
        of the law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and 
        volunteers, whose support enables their service; and
            (5) calls upon all people of the United States to join in 
        acknowledging the critical role played by 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 in ensuring the success of the Presidential 
        Inauguration, a significant national event.
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