S.Res. 35 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Jan 24, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryHonors first female elected state governor
This resolution celebrates the 100th anniversary of Nellie Tayloe Ross becoming the first woman ever elected as a state governor. It recognizes her legacy and contributions to advancing women in leadership, and calls on Americans to observe January 2025 in commemoration of this milestone.
How it affects you
This is a commemorative resolution, so it doesn't make direct changes to laws or policies that affect your daily life. It's mainly about honoring an important moment in American history.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Jan 24, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS.Res. 35
RESOLUTION
A resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of Nellie Tayloe Ross becoming the first female elected as the Governor of a State in the United States.
Sponsor: Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis (R-WY) · Introduced Jan 24, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jan 24, 2025: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S372)”