SRES 6119th CongressIntroduced

A resolution expressing the thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Patty Murray for her service as President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate and to designate Senator Murray as President Pro Tempore Emerita of the United States Senate.

Introduced: Jan 3, 2025

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This is a Senate resolution (S. Res. 6) expressing the Senate’s thanks to Senator Patty Murray for her service as President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate. It also designates Senator Murray as President Pro Tempore Emerita of the United States Senate. The action is ceremonial: it publicly honors Murray’s leadership and long service, and grants her an honorary, non‑operational title. It does not create new powers, alter the Constitution, or affect laws, budgets, or policy.

Key Points

1The resolution conveys the Senate’s deepest gratitude to Senator Murray for her dedication and service as President Pro Tempore.
2It designates Senator Patty Murray as President Pro Tempore Emerita of the United States Senate.
3The Emerita designation is an honorary title, intended to recognize long and faithful service.
4The measure is ceremonial and does not confer current authority or change any official duties or powers.
5There are no appropriations or policy changes attached to the resolution.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: Senator Patty Murray and the Senate, in terms of ceremonial recognition and protocol.Secondary group/area affected: Senate staff and offices involved in formal ceremonies and decorum.Additional impacts: Sets a precedent for honorary emerita designations in the Senate; purely symbolic with no financial or legislative effect.

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