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

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 155 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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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.


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                   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

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                               RESOLUTION


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

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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