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Recognizing the contributions of Clela Rorex, pioneering county clerk who advanced civil rights for all couples seeking to be married in 1975.

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Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-09
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Joe Neguse
Joe Neguse
Democrat · CO · Representative
Votes with party: 98.0% (558 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-04-09

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Plain-English Summary

This resolution honors Clela Rorex, a Colorado county clerk who issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples in 1975, decades before such marriages became legal nationwide, recognizing her role in advancing civil rights and equality. The measure acknowledges her courageous decision to treat all couples equally under the law despite the legal and social opposition she faced at the time. It serves as a tribute to an early advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and marriage equality.

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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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