February 13, 2025
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. Luján, 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
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.
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 safe and secure environment: Now, therefore, be it
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.