Congress·In Committee·S.Res. 163

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

Recognition of Clela Rorex for Civil Rights Leadership

Apr 9, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from S.Res. 118 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S.Res. 118 (118th) →

Key Points

This resolution honors Clela Rorex, a Colorado county clerk who issued the first same-sex marriage license in the United States in 1975.
Rorex issued the license after learning that Colorado law did not specifically ban it. She stated that her job was to serve the public rather than judge people's personal choices.
She continued to issue licenses to other couples despite receiving death threats and heavy criticism from people across the country.
The resolution officially names March 26, 2025, as a day to recognize her bravery and her role in the early movement for marriage equality.

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Apr 9, 2025Senate

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2528)

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Apr 9, 2025

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Source Information

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberSRES 163

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2528)

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