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passed both · Colorado · House Feb 27, 2025

HJR 25-1018: Latino & Latina Veterans

HJR 25-1018 is a Colorado legislative resolution recognizing the service of Latina and Latino veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. It formally commends their contributions across military conflicts from the Revolutionary War through modern operations, highlighting historical units like the "Borinqueneers" and the American GI Forum. The resolution does not create new policies, benefits, or legal obligations - instead, it serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. A copy will be sent to the American GI Forum of Colorado, as specified in the resolution.
Matt Martinez (D) Carlos Barron (R) Julie Gonzales (D) Robert Rodriguez (D) · 92 co-sponsors
passed both · Colorado · House Feb 27, 2025

HJR 25-1017: Tenth Mountain Division

This House Joint Resolution (HJR 25-1017) is a ceremonial resolution honoring the historical legacy of the 10th Mountain Division, a U.S. Army unit that trained at Camp Hale in Colorado during World War II. It recognizes the division’s combat service in the Italian Alps, its postwar conservation efforts by veterans through the 10th Mountain Division Hut Association, and President Biden’s 2022 designation of Camp Hale as a national monument. The resolution expresses the Colorado General Assembly’s appreciation for the division’s bravery and its enduring connection to Colorado’s history and landscape. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or obligations but serves to memorialize the unit’s contributions.
Rebecca Keltie (R) Dylan Roberts (D) John Carson (R) Lisa Feret (D) · 91 co-sponsors
passed both · Colorado · House Feb 27, 2025

HJR 25-1011: Gold Star Families

HJR 25-1011 is a Colorado legislative resolution honoring Gold Star Families - those who have lost a family member in military service - by expressing the state's gratitude and respect for their sacrifice. It does not create new programs or benefits but symbolically recognizes these families through a formal statement from the Colorado General Assembly. The resolution directs copies to be sent to veterans' organizations including American Gold Star Mothers, Gold Star Wives, and Blue Star Mothers chapters across Colorado. This is a commemorative gesture without concrete policy changes or direct impact on affected individuals.
Matt Martinez (D) Matt Ball (D) Barbara Kirkmeyer (R) Ryan Armagost (R) · 91 co-sponsors
passed both · Colorado · House Feb 27, 2025

HJR 25-1015: Korean War

This House Joint Resolution (HJR 25-1015) is a symbolic resolution by the Colorado General Assembly honoring Korean War veterans. It formally recognizes the service of veterans who fought during the 1950-1953 Korean War, acknowledging that the conflict was historically called the "Forgotten War" but their sacrifices will now be remembered. The resolution does not create new laws or provide funding - it is a ceremonial statement of appreciation from Colorado's legislature. It directly affects Korean War veterans by publicly affirming their contributions to national defense.
Rebecca Keltie (R) Matt Martinez (D) Lisa Cutter (D) Lisa Frizell (R) · 92 co-sponsors
passed both · Colorado · House Feb 27, 2025

HJR 25-1014: Vietnam Veterans Military Appreciation

HJR 25-1014 is a non-binding resolution passed by the Colorado General Assembly to honor veterans who served in the Vietnam War. It specifically recognizes Colorado veterans' service, sacrifices, and post-war challenges, while expressing appreciation for their community contributions and leadership. The resolution encourages all Coloradans to remember these veterans' sacrifices and directs copies to state officials, veteran organizations, and Colorado's congressional delegation. As a commemorative resolution - not a law - it does not create new policies or benefits but serves as a formal expression of state recognition.
Chris Richardson (R) Michael Carter (D) Marc Catlin (R) Kyle Mullica (D) · 92 co-sponsors
passed both · Colorado · House Feb 27, 2025

HJR 25-1019: Native American Veterans

HJR 25-1019 is a symbolic resolution honoring Native American veterans' military service and contributions. It expresses recognition of their disproportionate service throughout U.S. history, including roles as code talkers in WWII and current high per-capita service rates. The resolution does not create new programs, funding, or legal obligations; it solely affirms Colorado's commitment to acknowledging their sacrifices and addressing unique hardships faced by Native American veterans. It directly affects Native American veterans, service members, and their communities in Colorado, particularly those connected to tribes like the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute. The resolution passed both chambers of the Colorado legislature in February 2025 as a non-binding statement of support.
Matt Ball (D) Cleave Simpson (R) Larry Suckla (R) Monica Duran (D) · 90 co-sponsors
passed both · Colorado · House Feb 27, 2025

HJR 25-1020: African American Veterans

HJR 25-1020 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the contributions and historical service of African American veterans. It formally acknowledges their service across all U.S. military conflicts since the Revolutionary War, including challenges they faced with segregation and discrimination. The resolution highlights key milestones like the 1.25 million African Americans who served in WWII and the 1948 desegregation order (Executive Order 9981), while noting ongoing barriers to full equality. It does not create new benefits, policies, or legal obligations - it solely serves as a statement of recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in both chambers in early 2025.
Tony Exum (D) Michael Carter (D) Regina English (D) James Coleman (D) · 90 co-sponsors
passed both · Colorado · House Feb 27, 2025

HJR 25-1010: Military Appreciation Day

HJR 25-1010 is a symbolic resolution designating Colorado's Military, Veterans, and POW/MIA Appreciation Day to honor active service members, veterans, and their families. It expresses legislative gratitude for military contributions, supports installations like Fort Carson, and encourages Coloradans to participate in annual celebrations. The resolution does not create new laws or programs but serves as a formal recognition of military service and sacrifice. It passed unanimously in both chambers of the Colorado legislature in early 2025.
Janice Rich (R) Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D) Jarvis Caldwell (R) Sean Camacho (D) · 91 co-sponsors
passed both · Colorado · House Feb 27, 2025

HJR 25-1012: USS Pueblo

This joint resolution commemorates the 57th anniversary of the 1968 North Korean capture of the USS Pueblo, a U.S. Navy ship named after Pueblo, Colorado. It honors the crew's bravery, notes Colorado's historical connection to the ship, and calls for North Korea to return the vessel. The resolution designates January 23 as "USS Pueblo Day" for annual remembrance. As a symbolic gesture, it has no legal effect on policy or operations.
Matt Martinez (D) Stephanie Luck (R) Rod Pelton (R) Nick Hinrichsen (D) · 90 co-sponsors
passed both · Colorado · House Feb 27, 2025

HJR 25-1013: World War II Anniversary

HJR 25-1013 is a symbolic joint resolution honoring Colorado veterans who served in World War II on the 80th anniversary of the war's end. It recognizes the service of approximately 250,000 Coloradans who served during 1941-1945, including over 3,500 who died in action, and specifically references Colorado's military units like the 10th Mountain Division and the 157th Infantry Regiment. The resolution encourages support for commemorating this anniversary but does not create new programs, funding, or legal obligations. As a procedural resolution, it serves only to express legislative recognition.
Rebecca Keltie (R) Janice Marchman (D) Michael Carter (D) Lisa Frizell (R) · 92 co-sponsors
passed both · Colorado · House Feb 27, 2025

HJR 25-1016: Persian Gulf War Service Members

HJR 25-1016 is a Colorado legislative resolution honoring veterans who served in the Persian Gulf War (1990-1991), including three Coloradans who died in combat. It formally acknowledges their service, honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice, expresses gratitude to families of fallen service members, and encourages all Coloradans to remember their sacrifices. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic recognition through the Colorado General Assembly. It was passed unanimously by both chambers of the state legislature in early 2025.
Byron Pelton (R) Tony Hartsook (R) Sean Camacho (D) Marc Snyder (D) · 91 co-sponsors
passed · Colorado · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SR 25-006: Three-Year Anniversary of Ukraine War

This Senate Resolution (SR 25-006) commemorates the three-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It formally commends Colorado-based nonprofit Ukraine Power for delivering nearly $400,000 in aid to Ukrainians over the past three years, and expresses the Colorado Senate's support for Ukraine's sovereignty and efforts to achieve a just peace. The resolution has no binding policy impact - it is a symbolic gesture, not a legislative action, and directly affects Ukraine, Ukraine Power, and Colorado's Ukrainian community by acknowledging their efforts and shared values.
Larry Liston (R) Kyle Mullica (D) · 29 co-sponsors
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