119-sres80

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 80 Agreed to Senate

    (ATS) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
S. RES. 80

Expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural 
 Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the 
Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, 
 and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential 
 Inauguration a success.

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 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

 February 13, 2025

 Mr. Rounds (for himself, Mr. Thune, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Lankford, Mr. 
 Cotton, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Scott of South Carolina, Mrs. Fischer, Ms. 
 Lummis, Mr. Young, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Justice, Mr. Ricketts, Ms. 
 Murkowski, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Moran, Mr. Wicker, Mrs. 
 Blackburn, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Risch, Mr. Mullin, Mr. Graham, Ms. Cortez 
 Masto, Mr. King, Mr. Hickenlooper, Mr. Gallego, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Kim, 
 Mr. Reed, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Booker, Mr. Coons, Mr. 
 Bennet, Mr. Schumer, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Lujan, Mr. Whitehouse, Mrs. 
 Shaheen, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Warnock, Mr. Peters, Ms. Rosen, and Mr. 
 Kelly) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
 agreed to

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 RESOLUTION

Expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural 
 Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the 
Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, 
 and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential 
 Inauguration a success.

Whereas, on January 20, 2025, the inauguration of the 47th President of the 
 United States, President Donald J. Trump (referred to in this preamble 
 as the ``Presidential Inauguration''), took place under unique and 
 challenging circumstances, requiring the relocation of certain events 
 indoors due to unseasonably cold weather;
Whereas, during the Presidential Inauguration, the Joint Congressional Committee 
 on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at 
 Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency 
 personnel, and volunteers displayed exceptional dedication and 
 professionalism in adapting to unforeseen challenges to guarantee the 
 safety, security, and smooth operation of all inaugural events;
Whereas the tireless efforts of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural 
 Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the 
 Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, 
 and volunteers during the Presidential Inauguration facilitated a 
 historic and dignified transfer of power, reflecting the best traditions 
 of the United States;
Whereas the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect 
 of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, and the Secretary of the Senate 
 spent years planning and preparing for the events of the Presidential 
 Inauguration and executed that plan flawlessly, even with unforeseen 
 challenges;
Whereas the cold weather during the Presidential Inauguration presented 
 additional logistical and operational difficulties, which were overcome 
 through extraordinary commitment and teamwork; and
Whereas the vigilance and preparedness of the Joint Congressional Committee on 
 Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at 
 Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency 
 personnel, and volunteers allowed attendees of the Presidential 
 Inauguration to celebrate the momentous occasion in a safe and secure 
 environment: Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the Senate--

    (1) expresses its profound gratitude to the Joint 
 Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect 
 of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the 
 Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and 
 volunteers whose hard work and dedication made the inauguration 
 of President Donald J. Trump on January 20, 2025 (referred to 
 in this resolution as the ``Presidential Inauguration''), a 
 resounding success;

    (2) commends the professionalism and resilience of the 
 Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the 
 Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary 
 of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, 
 and volunteers in adapting to the unexpected challenges posed 
 by the cold weather and the relocation of events during the 
 Presidential Inauguration;

    (3) recognizes the invaluable hard work of the Joint 
 Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect 
 of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the 
 Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and 
 volunteers in upholding the safety and security of all 
 participants and attendees of the Presidential Inauguration;

    (4) extends heartfelt thanks to the families and loved ones 
 of the law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and 
 volunteers, whose support enables their service; and

    (5) calls upon all people of the United States to join in 
 acknowledging the critical role played by the Joint 
 Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect 
 of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the 
 Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and 
 volunteers in ensuring the success of the Presidential 
 Inauguration, a significant national event.
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