Bill > SJ0003

This joint resolution commemorates Nellie Tayloe Ross, recognizing her groundbreaking achievements as the first woman governor in the United States, which occurred when she was elected in Wyoming in 1924 and inaugurated on January 5, 1925. The resolution highlights her remarkable life journey, from being born in Missouri in 1876 to becoming the first female governor, serving one term while tackling significant state challenges like drought and economic hardships. The resolution also notes her subsequent historic role as the first woman director of the United States Mint, a position she held from 1933 to 1953, making her the longest-serving mint director in history. Additionally, the resolution emphasizes Ross's personal qualities, describing her as gracious, intelligent, and loyal, and acknowledges her ongoing inspiration to people across Wyoming and the United States. The joint resolution formally recognizes and commemorates Ross's life and achievements on the 100th anniversary of her gubernatorial inauguration, celebrating her pioneering role in American political history and Wyoming's reputation as the "Equality State."