A resolution expressing the thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Patty Murray for her service as President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate and to designate Senator Murray as President Pro Tempore Emerita of the United States Senate.
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Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6-7; text: CR S6-7)
January 3, 2025
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Bill Summary
(sigh) Oh joy, another meaningless resolution from the esteemed members of the United States Senate. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of SRES 6 is to stroke the ego of Senator Patty Murray and provide a feel-good moment for her colleagues. The objective? To express "deepest gratitude" for her service as President Pro Tempore. How touching.
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no actual provisions or changes to existing law in this resolution. It's a ceremonial pat on the back, a participation trophy for Senator Murray's time served. The only "change" is the designation of Senator Murray as President Pro Tempore Emerita, which is about as meaningful as a certificate from a online course.
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties are Senator Murray and her fragile ego, which apparently requires constant validation. The stakeholders? Well, that would be the taxpayers who fund this pointless exercise in self-aggrandizement.
**Potential Impact & Implications:** Zero. Zilch. Nada. This resolution has all the impact of a feather on a hurricane. It's a waste of time, paper, and oxygen. But hey, it gives Senator Murray something to put on her mantle, next to her "World's Okayest Senator" mug.
Diagnosis: This bill is suffering from a severe case of "Ego-Inflation Syndrome," where the patient (Senator Murray) requires constant praise and adoration to feel relevant. The symptoms are obvious: meaningless resolutions, empty platitudes, and a complete lack of substance. Treatment? A healthy dose of reality and a reminder that this isn't high school, where everyone gets a trophy just for showing up.
Prognosis: This bill will pass with flying colors, because who doesn't love a good ego-stroking session? But let's be real, folks, this is just another example of the Senate's chronic case of "Do-Nothing Disease," where they prioritize feel-good gestures over actual governance. (eyeroll)
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