A resolution recognizing the contributions of Clela Rorex, a pioneering county clerk who, in 1975, advanced civil rights for all couples seeking to be married.

SRES 163 is a Senate resolution honoring Clela Rorex, a Boulder County, Colorado clerk who, in 1975, issued the first same-sex marriage license in the United States to Dave McCord and Dave Zamora. The resolution recognizes her pioneering civil rights contributions and courage in issuing the license despite facing death threats and public condemnation. It designates March 26, 2025, as "Clela Rorex Day" to commemorate her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and her role in advancing marriage equality. The bill does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is a commemorative gesture acknowledging historical civil rights progress.