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Colorado Senate pays tribute to Sen. Daphna Michaelson Janae as she departs
Summary
Senators rose for personal-privilege remarks Feb. 12 to recognize Sen. Daphna Michaelson Janae's decade of service, mentoring and leadership on mental‑health policy; Michaelson Janae thanked colleagues and said she remains available to advise.
Members of the Colorado Senate used a series of personal‑privilege remarks on Feb. 12 to recognize Senator Daphna Michaelson Janae (Senate District 21) as she prepares to leave the legislature.
Majority Leader Rodriguez read a formal commendation that praised Michaelson Janae's service across multiple General Assemblies, including leadership roles such as president pro tempore and committee work on health and human services. "Senator Michaelson Janae is recognized for exceptionally meritorious service to the state of Colorado," Rodriguez said in presenting the tribute.
Colleagues from both parties offered brief remarks: several senators noted her work on youth mental‑health policy, mentorship to newer members, and steady institutional leadership. Senator Kirkmeyer invited the family and former colleagues to stand; others recounted working alongside Michaelson Janae in committee and in the House prior to her Senate tenure. Michaelson Janae offered a short remembrance and thanked colleagues for the opportunity to serve, saying she would remain available by phone.
What happens next: The Senate coordinated brief senatorial recognitions (senatorial fives) and scheduled committee notices and recess following the tributes.
