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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
25-1020 CONCERNING RECOGNITION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN VETERANS.
AI Summary
This joint resolution recognizes and honors the significant contributions and sacrifices of African American veterans throughout United States history, acknowledging their crucial role in military conflicts from the colonial era to present day, despite facing systemic racism, segregation, and discrimination. The resolution supports four key actions: (1) ensuring equitable access to veterans' benefits and healthcare for African American veterans, (2) encouraging educational initiatives that highlight African American veterans' contributions, (3) committing to recognize their valor and patriotism during Black History Month and beyond, and (4) promoting commemoration of African American veterans within legislative chambers. The document provides extensive historical context, highlighting notable achievements such as the Tuskegee Airmen, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, and individual veterans like Lieutenant Colonel Clarence Shivers and Colonel James Harvey III. The resolution also explicitly calls for copies to be distributed to various veterans' organizations and notable individuals, symbolizing a commitment to preserving and celebrating the legacy of African American military service members who have consistently demonstrated extraordinary courage and resilience in the face of systemic challenges.
Sponsors (94)
Jennifer Bacon (D)*,
Sean Camacho (D)*,
Michael Carter (D)*,
James Coleman (D)*,
Regina English (D)*,
Tony Exum (D)*,
Jamie Jackson (D)*,
Junie Joseph (D)*,
Naquetta Ricks (D)*,
Judy Amabile (D),
Ryan Armagost (R),
Mark Baisley (R),
Matt Ball (D),
Carlos Barron (R),
Shannon Bird (D),
Andrew Boesenecker (D),
Scott Bottoms (R),
Mary Bradfield (R),
Brandi Bradley (R),
Jeff Bridges (D),
Scott Bright (R),
Max Brooks (R),
Kyle Brown (D),
Jarvis Caldwell (R),
John Carson (R),
Marc Catlin (R),
Chad Clifford (D),
Lisa Cutter (D),
Jessie Danielson (D),
Lindsey Daugherty (D),
Ken Degraaf (R),
Monica Duran (D),
Cecelia Espenoza (D),
Lisa Feret (D),
Meg Froelich (D),
Lorena García (D),
Lori Garcia Sander (R),
Lindsay Gilchrist (D),
Julie Gonzales (D),
Ryan Gonzalez (R),
Eliza Hamrick (D),
Tony Hartsook (R),
Nick Hinrichsen (D),
Sonya Jaquez Lewis (D),
Iman Jodeh (D),
Dusty Johnson (R),
Rebecca Keltie (R),
Cathy Kipp (D),
Barbara Kirkmeyer (R),
Chris Kolker (D),
Sheila Lieder (D),
Mandy Lindsay (D),
William Lindstedt (D),
Larry Liston (R),
Stephanie Luck (R),
Meghan Lukens (D),
Paul Lundeen (R),
Janice Marchman (D),
Matt Martinez (D),
Tisha Mauro (D),
Julie McCluskie (D),
Karen McCormick (D),
Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D),
Amy Paschal (D),
Byron Pelton (R),
Rod Pelton (R),
Jacqueline Phillips (D),
Rose Pugliese (R),
Janice Rich (R),
Chris Richardson (R),
Dylan Roberts (D),
Robert Rodriguez (D),
Manny Rutinel (D),
Gretchen Rydin (D),
Cleave Simpson (R),
Emily Sirota (D),
Lesley Smith (D),
Marc Snyder (D),
Katie Stewart (D),
Rebekah Stewart (D),
Tammy Story (D),
Larry Suckla (R),
Tom Sullivan (D),
Rick Taggart (R),
Brianna Titone (D),
Alex Valdez (D),
Elizabeth Velasco (D),
Ron Weinberg (R),
Michael Weissman (D),
Jenny Willford (D),
Faith Winter (D),
Ty Winter (R),
Steven Woodrow (D),
Dan Woog (R),
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/hjr25-1020 |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/2025a_hjr1020_rev.pdf |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/2025a_hjr1020_eng.pdf |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/2025a_hjr1020_01.pdf |
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