SUBJECT:
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America 250 - Colorado 150 Proclamation; Sponsored by Mayor Moore
Department
DEPARTMENT: Legislation
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Mayor Andrew J. Moore, Sponsor
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Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 5 minutes
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
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Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
Town Council may approve Proclamations for issues and causes they support.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Proclamation.
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
• The Colorado legislature established the America 250 - Colorado 150 Commission with the passage of Senate Bill 2022-011
• The Commission has determined its mission and purpose is to celebrate Colorado by acknowledging the completeness of our shared history, honor that which makes Colorado unique.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
From History Colorado:
Sesquicentennial. Semiquincentennial. Sesquisemiquincentennial.
In 2026, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence - our nation’s semiquincentennial. At the same time, Colorado will mark the 150th anniversary of our entrance into the Union - our state’s sesquicentennial. As the Centennial State, Colorado is the only one who will observe twin anniversaries - our Sesquisemiquincentennial.
As we celebrate this uniquely Colorado commemoration, we invite you to pause, reflect upon, and honor Colorado’s shared history as we imagine our future together through community events, educational opportunities, statewide celebrations, and more.
The America 250 - Colorado 150 Commission was established to guide Colorado's twin commemorations in ways that enable all Coloradans to participate. We encourage Coloradans from all corners of our state to undertake diverse, imaginative efforts to remember our shared past and imagine a unified future. As we create opportunities to commemorate and celebrate Colorado’s stories, the Commission is committed to recognizing that our shared history includes the experiences of all who have called Colorado home.
2026 will be an opportunity for us to come together as we celebrate Colorado by acknowledging our complete shared history, honor what makes Colorado unique, and recognize our shared destiny as we strive toward a more perfect union.
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1. Proclamation