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.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 35

119th Congress

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.

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 24, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Cynthia M. Lummis

Senator

Republican

WY

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This resolution honors the 100th anniversary of Nellie Tayloe Ross becoming the first female elected as a state governor in the United States. She was inaugurated as Governor of Wyoming on January 5, 1925, and the resolution celebrates her contributions to advancing women in leadership.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S372)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution honors the 100th anniversary of Nellie Tayloe Ross becoming the first female elected as a state governor in the United States. She was inaugurated as Governor of Wyoming on January 5, 1925, and the resolution celebrates her contributions to advancing women in leadership.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>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.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Honors 100th anniversary of first female governor
Celebrates Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming
Recognizes January 5, 1925 inauguration
Commemorates advancement of women in leadership
Calls for observance in January 2025

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This symbolic resolution recognizes a historic milestone for women in American politics. Wyoming would see celebration of its pioneering role in womens political leadership. The anniversary highlights progress in gender equality in government.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Related Subjects

Commemorative events and holidays

Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

State and local government operations

Women's rights

Wyoming

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

35, 119th Congress (2025). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-35