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 is a non-binding Senate resolution that commemorates the 100th anniversary of Nellie Tayloe Ross becoming the first woman elected as a state governor in the United States. Governor Ross was inaugurated as Wyoming's 14th governor on January 5, 1925, marking a historic milestone for women in elected leadership. The resolution celebrates her pioneering legacy and contributions to advancing women in positions of political power.

As a non-binding resolution, this measure does not have the force of law and does not require presidential signature. Instead, it serves as a formal expression of the Senate's recognition and respect for Governor Ross's historic achievement. The resolution calls on U.S. citizens to observe January 2025 as the 100th anniversary of Governor Ross's groundbreaking election, encouraging reflection on her pioneering spirit and the progress women have made in political leadership since that time.