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118TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION S. RES. 666 

Congratulating the Gay, Lesbian, and Allies Senate Staff Caucus association 

on the 20-year anniversary of the association. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

MAY 1, 2024 

Ms. BALDWIN (for herself, Mr. BENNET, Ms. BUTLER, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. 

COONS, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. CARDIN, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. 

REED, Ms. HASSAN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. FETTERMAN, Mr. 

PADILLA, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, Mr. KAINE, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Ms. 

ROSEN, and Mr. MERKLEY) submitted the following resolution; which was 

referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration 

RESOLUTION 

Congratulating the Gay, Lesbian, and Allies Senate Staff 

Caucus association on the 20-year anniversary of the 

association. 

Whereas, on April 23, 2004, several Senate staffers joined to 

form a first-of-its-kind staff association for lesbian, gay, 

bisexual, transgender, and queer (referred to in this preamble as ‘‘LGBTQ’’) Senate staff and their allies, marking the establishment of what would become a pivotal organization in the Senate; 

Whereas the Gay, Lesbian, and Allies Senate Staff Caucus 

association (referred to in this preamble as the ‘‘GLASS 

Caucus association’’) has continued to serve the Senate 


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community for 2 decades by raising awareness of issues 

affecting the LGBTQ community; 

Whereas the GLASS Caucus association has steadfastly promoted the welfare and dignity of LGBTQ Senate employees throughout its history; and 

Whereas the GLASS Caucus association has persistently provided a safe environment for social interaction and professional development, fostering a more inclusive workplace within the Senate: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) congratulates the Gay, Lesbian, and Allies 

3 Senate Staff Caucus association (referred to in this 

4 resolution as the ‘‘GLASS Caucus association’’) on 

5 the momentous occasion of its 20th anniversary; 

6 (2) commends the late Senator Frank Raleigh 

7 Lautenberg of the State of New Jersey for— 

8 (A) his foundational role in the formation 

9 of the GLASS Caucus association; and 

10 (B) his unwavering support for equality, 

11 which has had a lasting impact on the Senate 

12 and its staff; 

13 (3) recognizes the inaugural members of the 

14 GLASS Caucus association Steering Committee, in15 cluding Lynden Armstrong, Brett Bearce, Jeffrey 

16 Levensaler, Josh Brekenfeld, Jason Knapp, John 

17 Fossum, Kelsey Phipps, and Mat Young, for their 


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1 vision and hard work in establishing the GLASS 

2 Caucus association; 

3 (4) acknowledges all past and present members 

4 of the GLASS Caucus association who have contrib5 uted to the success of the GLASS Caucus associa6 tion during the 2 decades it has existed; 

7 (5) applauds the GLASS Caucus association for 

8 ensuring a welcoming and equitable environment for 

9 all Senate staff through an ongoing commitment to 

10 enhancing the lives of LGBTQ individuals in the 

11 Senate through advocacy, education, and support; 

12 and 

13 (6) recognizes the 2024 board members of the 

14 GLASS Caucus association, including Paul Hurton, 

15 Abi Jimenez, Cameron Smith, Laakea Stone, Kevin 

16 Figueroa, Aidan Camas, Leilani Doktor, Brian 

17 Walsh, and Kurtis Miller, for their dedication and 

18 leadership, continuing the mission of the GLASS 

19 Caucus association into its third decade. 

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