119-SRES155

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119th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 155

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

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

April 5 (legislative day, April 4), 2025

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

RESOLUTION

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

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.