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Adopted2025-06-04

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This is a Senate Resolution that honors Elizabeth Hanford Dole, a North Carolina native and former U.S. Senator, for her decades of public service in federal government, the American Red Cross, and her foundation supporting military caregivers. The resolution recognizes her pioneering role as a woman in leadership and her contributions to transportation safety, labor policy, and veteran support.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters of this resolution argue it appropriately recognizes a distinguished North Carolinian who achieved significant 'firsts' for women in leadership and made measurable contributions to public safety and veteran welfare.
• •They point to her accomplishments as the first female Secretary of Transportation, whose policies saved over 563,000 lives, and her ongoing work through the Elizabeth Dole Foundation supporting 14.3 million military caregivers.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may argue that symbolic resolutions use legislative time and resources that could address substantive policy issues.
• •Some might question whether honoring a political figure from one party (Republican) without similar resolutions for other prominent public servants reflects partisan preferences rather than universal recognition of service.