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                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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 SENATE RESOLUTION 155--HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE HONORABLE 
     MIA BOURDEAU LOVE, FORMER REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE STATE OF UTAH

  Mr. Curtis (for himself and Mr. Lee) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to: -

                              S. Res. 155

       Whereas Ludmya ``Mia'' Bourdeau was born in Brooklyn, New 
     York, on December 6, 1975, to Haitian immigrant parents Jean 
     Maxime and Marie Bourdeau and was raised in a family steeped 
     in faith, freedom, compassion, and hard work;
       Whereas the values instilled in Representative Love by her 
     parents inspired a life of service, excellence, and courage;
       Whereas Representative Love graduated from the University 
     of Hartford, and upon moving to Utah, began a lifetime of 
     public service and civic leadership;
       Whereas she was elected to the Saratoga Springs City 
     Council and then made history in 2009 as the first African-
     American woman elected mayor in the State of Utah;
       Whereas, in 2014, Representative Love was elected to the 
     United States House of Representatives, becoming the first 
     Black Republican woman ever elected to Congress;
       Whereas, in Congress, she was a principled voice for the 
     people of Utah, for fiscal responsibility, for opportunity, 
     and for the enduring values of family, faith, and freedom;
       Whereas, throughout her life, she used her voice not only 
     to shape policy and uplift civic discourse, but also to 
     comfort friends, encourage family, and testify about her 
     faith;
       Whereas, after her time in Congress, Representative Love 
     continued to serve the public as a political commentator, 
     author, and national thought leader, fostering more honest, 
     civil, and inclusive conversations on the pressing issues of 
     the day;
       Whereas Representative Love's deep faith as a member of the 
     Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was central to 
     her life, and her leadership and commitment to discipleship 
     shaped her every endeavor;
       Whereas she was a devoted wife to Jason Love, a loving 
     mother to Alessa, Abigale, and Peyton, and a joyful 
     grandmother to Mera, and built her life around strengthening 
     her family, encouraging their dreams, and walking beside them 
     with grace and strength;
       Whereas Representative Love inspired countless women, 
     immigrants, public servants, and young leaders to find their 
     voice, stand firm in their values, and believe they too could 
     lead;
       Whereas even in the face of illness and adversity, 
     Representative Love demonstrated faith, courage, 
     authenticity, and resolve, recording her memoir ``Qualified'' 
     after her cancer diagnosis to ensure her voice would continue 
     to uplift her family and the people of the United States; and
       Whereas Representative Love passed away on March 23, 2025, 
     leaving behind a legacy of integrity, inspiration, and 
     purpose that will resound for generations: Now, therefore, be 
     it
       Resolved, That--
       (1) the Senate--
       (A) has heard with profound sorrow and deep respect the 
     announcement of the death of the Honorable Mia Bourdeau Love, 
     former Representative for the State of Utah; and
       (B) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the 
     Senate--
       (i) communicate this resolution to the House of 
     Representatives; and
       (ii) transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the 
     family of the Honorable Mia Bourdeau Love; and
       (2) when the Senate adjourns on the date of the adoption of 
     this resolution, it stands adjourned as a further mark of 
     respect to the memory of the Honorable Mia Bourdeau Love.

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