HJR 1026

                                                                       2026
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 26-1026
BY REPRESENTATIVE(S) Valdez and Duran, Bacon, Barron, Boesenecker,
Bradley, Brown, Caldwell, Camacho, Clifford, English, Espenoza, Flanell,
Froelich, Garcia, Gilchrist, Goldstein, Hamrick, Hartsook, Jackson, Johnson,
Joseph, Lieder, Lindsay, Lukens, Mabrey, Marshall, Martinez, Mauro,
McCom1ick, Nguyen, Phillips, Rutinel, Rydin, Sirota, Slaugh, Smith, Stewart
K., Stewart R., Story, Suckla, Taggrui, Titone, Velasco, Weinberg, Willford,
Winter T., Woog, Zokaie, McCluskie;
also SENATOR(S) Rodriguez, Amabile, Baisley, Ball, Benavidez, Bridges,
Bright, Carson, Catlin, Cutter, Danielson, Daugherty, Exum, Frizell, Gonzales
J., Hinrichsen, Jodeh, Kipp, Kirkmeyer, Kolker, Lindstedt, Liston, Marchman,
Mullica, Pelton B., Pelton R., Rich, Roberts, Simpson, Snyder, Sullivan,
Wallace, Weissman, Zamora Wilson, Coleman.
  CONCERNING RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF FORMER
GOVERNOR ROY ROMER, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH,
ACKNOWLEDGING THE DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF I-25 AS
THE GOVERNOR ROY ROMER MEMORIAL HIGHWAY.
    WHEREAS, Roy Romer served the State of Colorado with distinction
for decades, including 8 years as a member of the Colorado General
Assembly, 10 years as the Colorado State Treasurer, and 12 years as the
39th Governor of the State of Colorado; and
    WHEREAS, Throughout his public service, Governor Romer
demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the people of Colorado,
guided by a belief that effective government can expand opportunity,
strengthen communities, and improve the lives of future generations; and
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                           WHEREAS, During his tenure as Governor from 1987 to 1999,
                       Governor Romer provided steady and principled leadership during
                       periods of significant growth and change, ,helping to shape Colorado's
                       modern economy while preserving the state's natural beauty and quality
                       of life; and
                           WHEREAS, Governor Romer was a tireless advocate for education,
                       recognizing it as the foundation of a strong democracy and a prosperous
                       state, and worked relentlessly to improve Colorado's public schools,
                       higher education institutions, and workforce readiness; and
                          ·wHEREAS, Governor Romer's leadership extended to transportation
                       and infrastructure, where his vision emphasized long-term planning,
                       regional cooperation, and investment in systems that connect
                       communities and support economic vitality across the state; and
                           WHEREAS, Governor Romer's legacy is further defined by his
                       integrity, civility, and bipartisan approach to governance, earning him the
                       respect of colleagues, public servants, and citizens across political and
                       geographic lines; and
                           WHEREAS, The dedication ofa section of 1-25 to honor Governor
                       Romer recognizes not only his contributions to Colorado's transportation
                       infrastructure but also his enduring impact on the state's growth, mobility,
                       and future prosperity; and
                          WHEREAS, Mile Marker 204.51 through Mile Marker 213.13 shall
                       be dedicated and known as the "Governor Roy Romer Memorial
                       Highway" due to Governor Romer's support of logistics, community
                       connectivity, and regional economic development; now, therefore,
                         Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the Seventy-fifth
                       General Assembly ofthe State ofColorado, the Senate concurring herein:
                           (1) That we, the members of the Colorado General Assembly, hereby
                       honor former Governor Roy Romer for his extensive public service,
                       visionary leadership, and lasting contributions to the State of Colorado;
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    (2) That the Colorado Department of Transportation may accept and
expend gifts, grants, and donations for the purposes of the initial
placement of signs to mark I-25 in Denver County at Mile Marker 204 .51
through Mile Marker 213 .13 as the "Governor Roy Romer Memorial
Highway";
   (3) That the Colorado Department of Transportation may explore a
cooperative agreement with the city council for Denver County, or other
authority, for the maintenance of the signs marking the "Governor Roy
Romer Memorial Highway"; and
    (4) That this designated section ofl-25 shall stand as a lasting tribute
to Governor Romer's dedication to public service and as a reminder to all
who travel it ofthe profound difference that one committed public servant
can have on the state.
   Be It Further Resolved, That copies of this Joint Resolution be sent to
former Governor Roy Romer, Chris Romer, Denver City Council, and the
Mayor's Office.
Ju~~--  James Rashad Coleman Sr.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE  PRESIDENT OF
OF REPRESENTATIVES  THE SENATE
Vanessa Reilly
CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE  SECRETARY OF
OF REPRESENTATIVES  THE SENATE
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