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HJR 25-1013

World War II Anniversary

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Amabile and 95 co-sponsors

Ceremonial joint resolution honoring Colorado World War II veterans and the 80th anniversary of WWII's end, encouraging commemorations; symbolic, no funding or legal changes.

Signed by the President of the Senate
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Bill Summary · HJR 25-1013

Summary — HJR 25-1013: World War II Anniversary (Colorado)

Status: Signed by the President of the Senate
Introduced: February 6, 2025 (1st Regular Session, 75th General Assembly)
Type: House Joint Resolution (ceremonial)

Purpose

HJR 25-1013 is a ceremonial joint resolution that recognizes and honors Colorado veterans who served in World War II, marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, and encourages the General Assembly and public to support related commemorations.

Key provisions

  • Expresses recognition of the service and sacrifice of Colorado service members in World War II (1941–1945).
  • Recites factual background and historic details, including:
    • Approximately 250,000 Coloradans served in World War II.
    • 3,586 Coloradans were killed in action or died from wounds; over half never returned home.
    • Colorado’s contributions such as training of the 10th Mountain Division at Camp Hale and the Colorado National Guard’s 157th Infantry Regiment (which served 511 continuous days and helped liberate Dachau).
    • The Colorado Freedom Memorial (dedicated 2013) lists all 3,586 Coloradans killed in World War II by name.
  • Formally recognizes the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and “encourages support throughout the Senate and the House of Representatives” for that commemoration.

Who is affected / impact

  • Primary effect is symbolic: honors veterans, families, survivors, and the memory of the fallen.
  • Supports public awareness and state-level commemoration activities; does not create programs, appropriate funds, or change Colorado law.
  • Public entities, veteran organizations, and memorial sites (e.g., Colorado Freedom Memorial) may reference the resolution in planning or publicity.

Sponsors & support

  • House primary sponsors include Rep. Rebecca Keltie and Rep. Michael Carter. Senate primary sponsors include Sen. Janice Marchman and Sen. Lisa Frizell.
  • The resolution received broad bipartisan sponsorship from numerous members of both chambers.

Legislative timeline / procedure

  • Introduced in House: 02/06/2025
  • House Third Reading Passed (no amendments): 02/07/2025
  • Introduced in Senate / Passed: 02/10–02/11/2025 (Third Reading Passed, no amendments)
  • Signed by Speaker of the House: 02/26/2025
  • Signed by President of the Senate: 02/27/2025

Legal effect

As a joint resolution of commemoration, HJR 25-1013 is non-binding and ceremonial. It contains statements of recognition and encouragement but does not impose legal requirements, change statute, or authorize spending.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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