Commemorating Nellie Tayloe Ross
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Bill Summary - 25LSO-0050 Bill No.: SJ0003 Effective: Immediately LSO No.: 25LSO-0050 Enrolled Act No.: SEJR No. 0001 Chapter No.: N/A Prime Sponsor: Nethercott Catch Title: Commemorating Nellie Tayloe Ross. Has Report: No Subject: Commemorating Nellie Tayloe Ross. Summary/Major Elements: This joint resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of Nellie Tayloe Ross becoming the first woman to hold the office of governor in the United States. Nellie Tayloe Ross was the Governor of Wyoming and was sworn into office on January 5, 1925. This joint resolution recounts Nellie Tayloe Ross' life and her many accomplishments. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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The amendment changes the wording in a resolution to commemorate Nellie Tayloe Ross by specifying that she became Governor on October 2, 1924, and won with 55.12% of the votes.