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.

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. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this resolution is to honor Clela Rorex, a significant figure in the fight for civil rights, particularly for same-sex marriage. It recognizes her pioneering role as a county clerk in Boulder, Colorado, who, in 1975, became the first to issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple in the United States. The resolution aims to acknowledge her contributions to advancing equality and her bravery in the face of backlash. Key provisions of the resolution include a formal recognition of Clela Rorex's contributions to civil rights and same-sex marriage.