This resolution honors Clela Rorex , a pioneering county clerk who significantly advanced civil rights. In 1975, as the newly elected Boulder County Clerk, she issued the first marriage license to a same-sex couple in the United States after determining that Colorado law did not explicitly prohibit such unions. She subsequently issued five additional licenses to same-sex couples, an act that garnered national attention and, unfortunately, a deluge of threats and condemnation. Rorex's groundbreaking actions occurred four decades before the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide in 2015. Despite the adversity she faced, she continued her advocacy for the LGBTQ community for decades, demonstrating unwavering courage. The resolution formally recognizes her contributions as a national civil rights leader, acknowledging her bravery in issuing the first same-sex marriage licenses and her courage in the face of threats, while also expressing support for the designation of "Clela Rorex Day."