[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 666 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 666

    Congratulating the Gay, Lesbian, and Allies Senate Staff Caucus 
       association on the 20-year anniversary of the association.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 1, 2024

   Ms. Baldwin (for herself, Mr. Bennet, Ms. Butler, Ms. Hirono, Mr. 
Coons, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Cardin, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Reed, Ms. 
Hassan, Mr. Markey, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Fetterman, Mr. Padilla, Ms. Cortez 
    Masto, Mr. Kaine, Mrs. Gillibrand, Ms. Rosen, and Mr. Merkley) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                      on Rules and Administration

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Congratulating the Gay, Lesbian, and Allies Senate Staff Caucus 
       association on the 20-year anniversary of the association.

Whereas, on April 23, 2004, several Senate staffers joined to form a first-of-
        its-kind staff association for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and 
        queer (referred to in this preamble as ``LGBTQ'') Senate staff and their 
        allies, marking the establishment of what would become a pivotal 
        organization in the Senate;
Whereas the Gay, Lesbian, and Allies Senate Staff Caucus association (referred 
        to in this preamble as the ``GLASS Caucus association'') has continued 
        to serve the Senate community for 2 decades by raising awareness of 
        issues affecting the LGBTQ community;
Whereas the GLASS Caucus association has steadfastly promoted the welfare and 
        dignity of LGBTQ Senate employees throughout its history; and
Whereas the GLASS Caucus association has persistently provided a safe 
        environment for social interaction and professional development, 
        fostering a more inclusive workplace within the Senate: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates the Gay, Lesbian, and Allies Senate Staff 
        Caucus association (referred to in this resolution as the 
        ``GLASS Caucus association'') on the momentous occasion of its 
        20th anniversary;
            (2) commends the late Senator Frank Raleigh Lautenberg of 
        the State of New Jersey for--
                    (A) his foundational role in the formation of the 
                GLASS Caucus association; and
                    (B) his unwavering support for equality, which has 
                had a lasting impact on the Senate and its staff;
            (3) recognizes the inaugural members of the GLASS Caucus 
        association Steering Committee, including Lynden Armstrong, 
        Brett Bearce, Jeffrey Levensaler, Josh Brekenfeld, Jason Knapp, 
        John Fossum, Kelsey Phipps, and Mat Young, for their vision and 
        hard work in establishing the GLASS Caucus association;
            (4) acknowledges all past and present members of the GLASS 
        Caucus association who have contributed to the success of the 
        GLASS Caucus association during the 2 decades it has existed;
            (5) applauds the GLASS Caucus association for ensuring a 
        welcoming and equitable environment for all Senate staff 
        through an ongoing commitment to enhancing the lives of LGBTQ 
        individuals in the Senate through advocacy, education, and 
        support; and
            (6) recognizes the 2024 board members of the GLASS Caucus 
        association, including Paul Hurton, Abi Jimenez, Cameron Smith, 
        Laakea Stone, Kevin Figueroa, Aidan Camas, Leilani Doktor, 
        Brian Walsh, and Kurtis Miller, for their dedication and 
        leadership, continuing the mission of the GLASS Caucus 
        association into its third decade.
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