April 23, 2007 - Thornton Veterans Memorial Legislative Steering Committee Introduces Resolution. Working with our Legislative Steering Committee, a resolution was introducted in the Colorado legislature asking for Colorado Lottery funds to be used for the construction of veterans memorials. This resolution was introduced by Senator Lois Tochtrop (District 24) and Representative John Soper (District 34) with support from the rest of the committee including Mike Coffman, a combat veteran and Colorado’s Secretary of State, as well as Representatives Judy Solano (District 31) and Representative Edward Casso (District 32).
State Senator Lois Tochtrop addresses a press conference announcing the resolution.
Secretary of State Mike Coffman addresses a press conference announcing the resolution.
Thornton Mayor Pro Tem Marty Wisniewski addresses a press conference announcing the resolution.
Terry Cooper, TVMF Public Relations Officer, addresses a press conference announcing the resolution.
State Representative John Soper addresses a press conference announcing the resolution.
The resolution is first heard in the House.
TVMF members Jim Branaugh, Char Branaugh, Terry Cooper and Marty Wisniewski observe the proceedings.
House Joint Resolution 1028 is brought to the floor.
Representative John Soper addresses the assembly.
The votes are cast.
House Speaker Andrew Romanoff announces the unanimous passage of the resolution.
In the Sentate, Senator Lois Tochtrop introduces the resolution.
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April 23, 2007 - Thornton Veterans Memorial Legislative Steering Committee Introduces Resolution. 
