[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Pages S981-S982]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 SENATE RESOLUTION 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.

  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:

                               S. Res. 80

       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

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     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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