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Senate adopts resolution honoring Colorado’s 2026 Winter Olympians
Summary
The Senate unanimously adopted SJR008 on Feb. 4, 2026, recognizing Colorado athletes competing at the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games and commending local training facilities and communities.
The Colorado Senate on Feb. 4 adopted Senate Joint Resolution 008, a ceremonial measure honoring Coloradans who qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The clerk read the resolution at length, enumerating athletes connected to Colorado and citing training resources such as the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and facilities at Copper Mountain.
Senator Roberts moved the resolution and described Colorado’s deep ties to winter sports, calling the athletes ambassadors for the state and country. Senator Ball used the recognition as an opportunity to introduce his father, Rick Ball, a former U.S. Olympic cycling team captain, and offered a short tribute. The floor responded with applause.
The presiding officer announced the adoption vote as 32 ayes, 0 no, 0 absent, 3 excused. The resolution directs that copies be sent to each Colorado athlete competing in the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic winter games.
