A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Mia Bourdeau Love, former Representative for the State of Utah.
- Bill Number
- S.Res. 155
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Passed Senate
- Latest Action
- 2025-04-05: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2447-2448)
- Last Updated
- 2025-05-15T18:18:47Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This Senate Resolution (S. Res. 155) honors the life, achievements, and legacy of Mia Bourdeau Love, a former U.S. Representative from Utah who passed away on March 23, 2025. It expresses the Senate's sorrow and respect for her contributions as a public servant, leader, and inspirational figure.
Key Provisions
- Background and Achievements: The resolution outlines Love's life story, including her birth in 1975 to Haitian immigrant parents in Brooklyn, New York; her upbringing rooted in faith, freedom, and hard work; her education at the University of Hartford; and her move to Utah where she began public service.
- Public Service Milestones: It highlights her election to the Saratoga Springs City Council, her historic role as the first African-American woman elected mayor in Utah (2009), and her 2014 election to the U.S. House of Representatives as the first Black Republican woman in Congress.
- Contributions in Congress and Beyond: Emphasizes her advocacy for fiscal responsibility, opportunity, family values, faith, and freedom; her post-Congress work as a political commentator, author, and thought leader promoting civil discourse; and her deep involvement with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Personal Life and Inspiration: Notes her role as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother; her courage in facing illness (including writing her memoir Qualified after a cancer diagnosis); and her inspiration to women, immigrants, public servants, and young leaders.
- Formal Actions:
- The Senate expresses profound sorrow over her death.
- It requests the Senate Secretary to notify the House of Representatives and send an enrolled copy to her family.
- The Senate adjourns as a mark of respect on the day of adoption.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This is a non-binding resolution with no legal effect. It introduces no changes to existing laws, statutes, or policies.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: Minimal and symbolic; it involves brief procedural actions by the Senate (e.g., adjournment and communication to the House), with no operational changes.
- On Citizens: Serves as a public tribute that may inspire individuals, particularly women, minorities, immigrants, and public servants, by recognizing Love's trailblazing role and values. It could foster discussions on leadership, faith, and civic engagement.
- On International Relations: None directly; however, it indirectly acknowledges her Haitian heritage, potentially highlighting themes of immigration and opportunity in a positive light.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Family and Personal Circle: Love's husband (Jason), children (Alessa, Abigale, Peyton), and grandchild (Mera) receive direct recognition and an official copy of the resolution.
- U.S. Congress: Senate members (introduced by Senators Curtis and Lee) and the House of Representatives, as a gesture of bipartisan respect.
- Public and Communities: Residents of Utah, African-American and Haitian-American communities, Republican supporters, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and aspiring leaders who viewed her as a role model.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: As a simple resolution (agreed to by the Senate only), it has no force of law and complies with Article I of the U.S. Constitution, which allows Congress to honor individuals through commemorative measures without executive involvement.
- Political: Demonstrates congressional unity in recognizing a prominent Republican figure's legacy, emphasizing themes of diversity, faith, and public service. It may politically affirm values like fiscal responsibility and family, while highlighting historic firsts for women and minorities in politics, potentially influencing public discourse on representation.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
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Recent Actions
- 2025-04-05: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2447-2448)
- 2025-04-05: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- 2025-04-05: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Mia Bourdeau Love, former Representative for the State of Utah. — issued 2025-04-05 — PDF (3 pages)