Dear Friend,

Meeting with Coloradans During the August State Work Period

Last week, I had the privilege of presenting the Congressional Badge of Bravery to Deputy Teri Javes from the Boulder County Sheriff's Office. The Congressional Badge of Bravery is awarded when an individual exhibits extraordinary bravery while protecting the lives of others, without regard for their own safety. Deputy Javes acted fearlessly and selflessly in September, 2016 when she was able to subdue an armed subject. It was an honor presenting this award to such a hero. 

Read more about her bravery here.

Read more about the Congressional Badge of Bravery here.

In Julesburg last week I attended the dedication of the Sedgwick County Veterans Memorial. At this dedication I had the fortunate opportunity to both tour the memorial and present a veteran who served our country bravely in WWII with a flag.

Last Monday, I visited abandoned mine sites in Clear Creek County to see work done by Trout Unlimited to help improve water quality. Private organizations such as Trout Unlimited want to help in cleaning up watershed around abandoned mines but are being held back by threat of liability claims. Good Samaritan legislation would provide protection to private organizations wanting to improve water quality in Colorado. 

In July, Denver International Airport began Phase 1 of its Great Hall project. While visiting the airport last week I toured the renovation project seeing the progress being made and was able to walk through the construction that will result in better security and an improved overall layout of the airport. 

Washington, D.C. cannot operate in a vacuum, and that’s why I’m always eager to meet with Coloradans and gain their input on a variety of issues. My discussions with Coloradans range from forest service operations, the USDA ARS water management and systems unit, to agriculture and water conservation.

While traveling throughout the state, I was able to participate in an agriculture aviation and crop dusters roundtable, met with Morgan Community College, toured the recent weather damage across Brush, and visited the Hemp processing plant in Yuma. I’m fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet with so many different groups across the state, and I look forward to continuing to meet with Coloradans in the days ahead.

Below I have included a few photos of my visits.

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Sincerely,

Cory Gardner

United States Senator

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