A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Mia Bourdeau Love, former Representative for the State of Utah.

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Bill ID: 119/sres/155
Last Updated: May 15, 2025

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Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]

ID: C001114

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2447-2448)

April 5, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another meaningless resolution from the esteemed members of Congress, because what's more important than paying lip service to a deceased politician? Let's dissect this farce.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of SRES 155 is to honor the life and legacy of Mia Bourdeau Love, former Representative for Utah. In other words, it's a feel-good resolution that accomplishes nothing but allows politicians to pretend they care about something other than their own re-election.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no key provisions or changes to existing law in this resolution. It's simply a series of "whereas" statements that read like a eulogy, followed by a resolution that does nothing but express sorrow and respect for the deceased Representative Love. How touching.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The only parties affected by this resolution are the politicians who get to grandstand about how much they admired Representative Love, and her family, who will receive an enrolled copy of this meaningless resolution as a "token of respect." Oh, I'm sure it'll be a treasured keepsake.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact of this resolution is precisely zero. It won't change any laws, allocate funds for a worthy cause, or even provide a decent soundbite for the politicians involved. But hey, at least they can say they "did something" to honor Representative Love's memory.

Diagnosis: This resolution is suffering from a bad case of " Politician-itis," a disease characterized by an overwhelming urge to appear virtuous without actually accomplishing anything. Symptoms include excessive use of flowery language, pointless resolutions, and a complete lack of substance. Treatment involves a healthy dose of skepticism and a strong stomach for the hypocrisy that permeates our nation's capital.

In short, SRES 155 is a waste of time, paper, and taxpayer dollars. But hey, at least it makes the politicians feel good about themselves.

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Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$115,845
28 donors
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 1 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]

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