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Colorado House adopts package of veteran recognition resolutions during Military Appreciation Day
Summary
The Colorado House adopted a series of House Joint Resolutions recognizing veterans and military families across conflicts and communities during the chamber's Military Appreciation Day program, and lawmakers and guests delivered remarks honoring service and Gold Star families.
The Colorado House on Feb. 5 adopted a package of House Joint Resolutions recognizing veterans, prisoners of war/missing in action, Gold Star Families and service by specific groups including Latino, Native American, African American and World War II, Korean War, Vietnam, Persian Gulf and Tenth Mountain Division veterans.
The ceremonial floor program — billed as Military Appreciation Day — included presentation of the colors by the Colorado National Guard, a performance of the national anthem and a sequence of resolutions read by the clerk. Sponsors and guests gave brief remarks between the roll-call votes.
The resolutions honor distinct groups and occasions: Military Veterans and POW/MIA Appreciation Day (HJR10-10); Gold Star Families…
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