Senate adopts resolution honoring community leader Moses Ross

The Oregon Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 203 in memory of Moses Ross after a brief floor presentation and a roll-call vote that recorded 30 ayes. Senator Lou Frederick delivered the remembrance, describing Ross as “a friend, a colleague, a fellow trekker, and a pillar of our community” and recounted his work in journalism, voter engagement and local civic life.

SCR 203 confers an honorary recognition of Ross’s civic contributions in Multnomah Village and across the state, noting his roles with local media and in organizing community efforts. Frederick highlighted Ross’s involvement in neighborhood association leadership and in making politics more accessible, and thanked Ross’s family for his community work.

The Senate stood at ease to allow family and loved ones to recess to the aisle after adoption. The resolution was carried on third reading by the required constitutional majority and the chamber gave the family the customary honors.