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.
This bill is a Senate Resolution (S. Res. 35) introduced in the 119th Congress by Senators Lummis and Barrasso. It honors Nellie Tayloe Ross on the 100th anniversary of her historic election and service as the first woman elected governor of a U.S. state. The measure notes Ross’s inauguration as the 14th Governor of Wyoming on January 5, 1925 and highlights her leadership in areas such as banking reform, public health, education, and state welfare. It is a ceremonial, commemorative resolution that recognizes her legacy, celebrates her contributions to advancing women in leadership, and urges the public to observe January 2025 as the 100th anniversary of her pioneering achievement. As a resolution, it does not create new law or funding and carries no enforceable obligations.
Key Points
- 1Recognizes Nellie Tayloe Ross as the first female elected governor in U.S. history, inaugurated January 5, 1925, as the 14th Governor of Wyoming.
- 2Highlights Ross’s leadership and policy focus, including banking reform, public health, education, and welfare in Wyoming.
- 3Affirms the enduring legacy of Ross and her impact on advancing women in leadership roles in government.
- 4Declares January 2025 as the 100th anniversary of Ross’s groundbreaking achievement and calls for observance.
- 5The bill is a non-binding Senate resolution, serving ceremonial purposes and recognizing historical contributions; it was introduced and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.