Recognizing Colorado State Representative Shannon Bird

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Colorado State Representative Shannon Bird for her public service.

Throughout her time in the legislature, Representative Bird has worked tirelessly to fight for all individuals. She served on the Joint Budget Committee for 6 years, serving as vice chair and later chairwoman, ensuring that corporate loopholes were closed while still protecting small businesses. Representative Bird has been a champion for affordable housing, passing legislation to lower the cost of housing and offer more Coloradans the ability to own a home.

Though Representative Bird and I held different positions during my time in the State Legislature, we collaborated to cut through the red tape surrounding professional licensing and keep Colorado one of the best places to work. She is my colleague, my friend, a mother, and a steadfast advocate for her community.

Representative Bird has been serving the Westminster community for decades, starting as a city council member, serving as board chair of the Five Star Education Foundation, and as citizen chair for a school district's bond campaign. Representative Bird spent countless hours volunteering in students' classrooms, which led to her co-founding the Adams 12 Community Action Network, dedicated to empowering students by providing equal learning opportunities at local schools.

On behalf of the people of Colorado's 7th Congressional District, it is my honor to thank Representative Bird for her dedication to serving her community. I wish Shannon and her family all the best on their next endeavor.

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