119-sconres10

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 10 Introduced in Senate

    (IS) ]

<DOC>

119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
S. CON. RES. 10

 Recognizing the essential work of the League of Oregon Cities.

_______________________________________________________________________

 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

 March 11 (legislative day, March 10), 2025

 Mr. Merkley (for himself and Mr. Wyden) submitted the following 
 concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the 
 Judiciary

_______________________________________________________________________

 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 Recognizing the essential work of the League of Oregon Cities.

Whereas, in 1925, the League of Oregon Cities was founded by 25 cities in the 
 State of Oregon with the mission of providing support, advocacy, and 
 resources to all incorporated cities in the State;
Whereas, since 1925, the League of Oregon Cities has--

    (1) played a pivotal role in advancing municipal governance, promoting 
best practices, and fostering collaboration among cities, thereby enhancing 
the quality of life of Oregonians throughout the State of Oregon, from 
Bandon to Baker City, Medford to Mosier, and Pendleton to Portland;

    (2) lobbied tirelessly in advancement of issues that are vital to all 
cities in the State of Oregon, including sustainable development, 
infrastructure improvement, public safety, increased community engagement, 
and the preservation of home rule authority;

    (3) empowered local governments to effectively address the ever-
evolving needs of their communities through initiatives including 
legislative advocacy, professional development, and the delivery of 
essential services and resources; and

    (4) worked with its congressional leaders to advance and support 
Federal policy to match local government priorities;

Whereas 241 cities in the State of Oregon are home to approximately 3,000,000 
 residents, accounting for 70 percent of the total population of the 
 State;
Whereas the cities in the State of Oregon serve as the economic, cultural, and 
 social hubs of the State, providing essential infrastructure services 
 and opportunities for countless Oregonians;
Whereas continued investment in city infrastructure, including water systems, 
 roads, and housing, is critical to supporting the needs of the State of 
 Oregon, and driving statewide economic growth and contributing to the 
 national economy;
Whereas, in 2022, the League of Oregon Cities supported congressional action to 
 pass Public Law 117-167 (commonly known as the ``CHIPS and Science Act 
 of 2022'') (136 Stat. 1366) paving the way for increased investment in 
 the semiconductor industry critical to the economy and educational focus 
 of the State of Oregon;
Whereas, in 2021, the League of Oregon Cities supported congressional action 
 responding to the COVID-19 pandemic with Coronavirus State and local 
 fiscal recovery funds made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act 
 of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 135 Stat. 4);
Whereas, in 2021, the League of Oregon Cities supported congressional action 
 passing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58; 
 135 Stat. 429) that provided the State of Oregon with over 
 $4,500,000,000 in additional infrastructure investment throughout the 
 State;
Whereas, in 2020, the League of Oregon Cities supported congressional action to 
 provide stimulus funds under the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136; 134 
 Stat. 281) to help communities facing severe challenges from the COVID-
 19 pandemic;
Whereas, in 2019, the League of Oregon Cities supported congressional action to 
 expand broadband deployment in rural communities through the ReConnect 
 Loan and Grant Program authorized under 

section 779 of division A of the 
 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Public Law 115-141; 132 Stat. 
 399); and
Whereas, across a century of steadfast advocacy, the League of Oregon Cities has 
 made incomparable contributions to the resilience and vitality of 
 communities throughout the State of Oregon and improved the lives of all 
 Oregonians: Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), 
That Congress recognizes the essential work of the League of Oregon 
Cities since 1925 and the role the League of Oregon Cities will play in 
the future in supporting municipalities in the State of Oregon with 
unparalleled research, technical expertise, and relentless advocacy as 
a key partner in preserving and strengthening the Federal-local 
partnership.
 <all>