The Colorado State Senate on Feb. 24, 2025, adopted Senate Resolution 6 commemorating the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, commending Colorado nonprofit Ukraine Power for relief efforts and approving an amendment to send a copy of the resolution to the President of the United States.

The resolution, introduced by Senator Liston, says Feb. 24, 2025, marks the third anniversary of the invasion and recounts human and material costs cited in the text: more than 200,000 military personnel and civilians killed, more than 10,000,000 Ukrainians displaced, roughly $157,000,000,000 in property damage, and destruction to more than 250,000 homes and businesses. The measure also cites Ukraine Power, a Colorado Springs–based nonprofit, for delivering nearly $400,000 in supplies to Ukrainians.

The resolution drew several floor remarks recognizing Ukrainian resilience and Colorado’s Ukrainian community. Senator Molocha said the chamber should “reaffirm our unwavering support” for Ukraine’s pursuit of democracy and human dignity. Senator Liston, one of the sponsors, said those who follow the conflict “have no idea of what the good people of Ukraine go through every single day,” and added, “Let's be clear about that. The Russians started, and Vladimir Putin, who is evil, total evil.”

Senator Mullica offered amendment L001 to add the President of the United States to the list of recipients. The clerk read the amendment and Mullica moved its adoption; the amendment was adopted without recorded opposition (roll call recorded as 31 ayes, 0 no, 0 absent, 3 excused, 1 vacant). After adoption of the amendment, the Senate adopted SR6 by roll call (31 ayes, 0 no, 0 absent, 3 excused, 1 vacant).

The resolution directs that copies be sent to Ukraine Power, the Embassy of Ukraine in Washington, D.C., and the Ukrainians of Colorado, as stated in the text of SR6. The measure is symbolic and does not create new state authority or funding.

Votes at a glance

- Amendment L001 (to add the President of the United States as a recipient): adopted, recorded roll call 31 ayes, 0 no, 0 absent, 3 excused, 1 vacant.
- Senate Resolution 6 (commending Ukraine Power and expressing support for the Ukrainian people): adopted, recorded roll call 31 ayes, 0 no, 0 absent, 3 excused, 1 vacant.

The Senate proceeded with additional business after SR6, including third-reading consideration of bills and confirmations; those items appear elsewhere on the calendar.