Bill · H.Res. 319· House(119-HRES-319)
Recognizing the contributions of Clela Rorex, pioneering county clerk who advanced civil rights for all couples seeking to be married in 1975.
- Introduced
- 4/9/2025
- Last activity
- 4/9/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Joe Neguse
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the contributions of Clela Rorex, a pioneering county clerk. In 1975, she issued the first same-sex marriage licenses in the United States in Boulder County, Colorado. The text notes that she acted because state laws did not specifically prohibit such licenses at the time. Despite receiving death threats and condemnation, she continued her advocacy for the LGBTQ community. The resolution honors her leadership and courage in advancing civil rights. Finally, it expresses support for the designation of "Clea Rorex Day."
Yes
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+5
The resolution celebrates a significant figure in the movement for same-sex marriage equality.
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?+5
The resolution honors a pioneer in same-sex marriage rights and LGBTQ advocacy.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of civil rights leadership: The House of Representatives recognizes Clela Rorex as a pioneer for civil rights and same-sex marriage (Section 1A).
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Honoring bravery and courage: The resolution recognizes the respect, bravery, and courage Clela Rorex exhibited when issuing marriage licenses despite receiving threats (Section 1B and 1C).
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Support for commemorative designation: The resolution expresses support for the designation of "Clela Rorex Day" (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For L G B T Q Community+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves L G B T Q Rights+5
- 4/9/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
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