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Senate adopts resolution designating March 21 as Single Parent Day in Colorado
Summary
The Senate unanimously adopted SJR014, designating March 21 as Single Parent Day in Colorado and recognizing advocates including Janice Moglen.
The Colorado Senate on March 20 adopted Senate Joint Resolution 014, officially designating March 21 as Single Parent Day in Colorado and recognizing the contributions and challenges of single parents.
Senator Rich moved to read SJR014 at length and the resolution was read into the record. Senators supporting the resolution — including Senator Ridge, Senator Doherty and others — described the history of the observance, credited advocate Janice Moglen for earlier organizing and cited U.S. recognitions dating to the 1980s.
Senator Ridge recalled Janice Moglen's role in petitioning for recognition and noted that Moglen was present on the floor. Several senators offered personal remarks in support of the resolution, describing family experience and the difficulties faced by single parents.
The Senate voted 34 ayes, 0 no, 0 absent, 1 excused to adopt SJR014. The adopted resolution directs that a copy be sent to Janice Moglen in recognition of her advocacy.
The resolution is ceremonial in nature; it recognizes single parents' contributions and encourages public acknowledgement rather than imposing new legal requirements.
