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This resolution symbolically honors women's historic leadership and reinforces Wyoming's historical record to promote education and pride, delivering primarily symbolic benefits rather than substantive policy changes.
Women (particularly in Wyoming) are publicly recognized for their historic leadership, which can inspire more women to pursue government and other leadership roles.
State governments, schools, and universities receive a reaffirmed historical record about Wyoming's governance, which can promote state pride and be used in education and public history curricula.
No direct negative impacts identified in the section-level analysis.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Expresses the Senate’s recognition of Nellie Tayloe Ross as the first woman elected U.S. state governor and declares intent to honor her legacy as an inspiration for women in government.
Recognizes Nellie Tayloe Ross as the first woman elected governor of a U.S. state, noting her inauguration on January 5, 1925 as Wyoming’s 14th Governor and summarizing her leadership and advocacy on banking reform, public health, education, and welfare. The resolution expresses the Senate’s intent to honor and celebrate her legacy as an inspiration for women in government. The resolution is commemorative and non-binding: it does not change law, create programs, or provide funding. Its primary effects are symbolic and educational, aimed at public recognition and historical commemoration.
Introduced January 24, 2025 by Cynthia M. Lummis · Last progress January 24, 2025
