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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Passed
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
25-1014 CONCERNING RECOGNITION AND REMEMBRANCE OF COLORADO MILITARY VETERANS WHO SERVED IN THE VIETNAM WAR.
AI Summary
This joint resolution honors and recognizes Colorado military veterans who served in the Vietnam War, acknowledging the significant sacrifices and contributions of the more than 2.7 million American soldiers who served during this complex conflict from 1964 to 1975. The resolution highlights that 623 Coloradans lost their lives, and 24 remain unaccounted for, while as of 2020, approximately 116,000 Vietnam-era veterans still live in Colorado. The Colorado General Assembly formally honors these veterans by recognizing their service alongside South Vietnamese soldiers, acknowledging the challenges they faced during and after the war, and expressing appreciation for their fortitude, patriotism, and community leadership. The resolution also encourages all Coloradans to remember the sacrifices made by Vietnam War veterans, coinciding with the approaching 50th anniversary of the war's end in 2025. Additionally, the document directs copies of the resolution to be sent to key military and government officials, including the Colorado Adjutant General, the United Veterans Coalition of Colorado, Project Sanctuary, and Colorado's Congressional delegation, thereby ensuring widespread recognition of these veterans' service.
Sponsors (96)
Ryan Armagost (R)*,
Jennifer Bacon (D)*,
Carlos Barron (R)*,
Andrew Boesenecker (D)*,
Scott Bottoms (R)*,
Mary Bradfield (R)*,
Brandi Bradley (R)*,
Kyle Brown (D)*,
Jarvis Caldwell (R)*,
Sean Camacho (D)*,
Michael Carter (D)*,
Marc Catlin (R)*,
Chad Clifford (D)*,
Ken Degraaf (R)*,
Monica Duran (D)*,
Cecelia Espenoza (D)*,
Lisa Feret (D)*,
Meg Froelich (D)*,
Lori Garcia Sander (R)*,
Ryan Gonzalez (R)*,
Eliza Hamrick (D)*,
Tony Hartsook (R)*,
Jamie Jackson (D)*,
Dusty Johnson (R)*,
Junie Joseph (D)*,
Rebecca Keltie (R)*,
Sheila Lieder (D)*,
Mandy Lindsay (D)*,
Meghan Lukens (D)*,
Javier Mabrey (D)*,
Matt Martinez (D)*,
Julie McCluskie (D)*,
Karen McCormick (D)*,
Kyle Mullica (D)*,
Amy Paschal (D)*,
Rose Pugliese (R)*,
Chris Richardson (R)*,
Naquetta Ricks (D)*,
Gretchen Rydin (D)*,
Lesley Smith (D)*,
Matt Soper (R)*,
Katie Stewart (D)*,
Rebekah Stewart (D)*,
Tammy Story (D)*,
Rick Taggart (R)*,
Brianna Titone (D)*,
Alex Valdez (D)*,
Elizabeth Velasco (D)*,
Ron Weinberg (R)*,
Ty Winter (R)*,
Steven Woodrow (D)*,
Dan Woog (R)*,
Judy Amabile (D),
Mark Baisley (R),
Matt Ball (D),
Shannon Bird (D),
Jeff Bridges (D),
Scott Bright (R),
Max Brooks (R),
John Carson (R),
James Coleman (D),
Lisa Cutter (D),
Jessie Danielson (D),
Lindsey Daugherty (D),
Regina English (D),
Tony Exum (D),
Lorena García (D),
Lindsay Gilchrist (D),
Julie Gonzales (D),
Nick Hinrichsen (D),
Sonya Jaquez Lewis (D),
Iman Jodeh (D),
Cathy Kipp (D),
Barbara Kirkmeyer (R),
Chris Kolker (D),
William Lindstedt (D),
Larry Liston (R),
Stephanie Luck (R),
Paul Lundeen (R),
Janice Marchman (D),
Tisha Mauro (D),
Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D),
Byron Pelton (R),
Rod Pelton (R),
Jacqueline Phillips (D),
Janice Rich (R),
Dylan Roberts (D),
Robert Rodriguez (D),
Manny Rutinel (D),
Cleave Simpson (R),
Emily Sirota (D),
Marc Snyder (D),
Larry Suckla (R),
Michael Weissman (D),
Jenny Willford (D),
Faith Winter (D),
Last Action
Signed by the President of the Senate (on 02/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hjr25-1014 |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/2025a_hjr1014_rev.pdf |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/2025a_hjr1014_eng.pdf |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/2025a_hjr1014_01.pdf |
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