Governor Roy Romer Memorial Highway

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

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;

(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.

Julie McCluskie SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

James Rashad Coleman Sr. PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE

Vanessa Reilly CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Esther van Mourik SECRETARY OF THE SENATE