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CO HJM1001

JM

Status

Engrossed

4/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

Robert Rankin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • John Vanderhoof, former Colorado House member and 37th Governor, died September 19, 2013, at age 91
  • Served in Colorado House of Representatives from 1950 to 1970, holding positions including Minority Leader, Majority Leader, Speaker of the House, and chairing Game and Fish and Business Affairs committees
  • Became Governor on July 16, 1973, when Governor John Love left office to join the Nixon administration
  • Served as Navy pilot in World War II, participated in first aircraft attack on Iwo Jima, received Distinguished Flying Cross and two Navy Crosses
  • The General Assembly extends condolences to his family and directs copies of the memorial be sent to his sons Bruce Vanderhoof and Tom Craig, and daughters Linda Vanderhoof, Cindy Epple, Kathy La Plante, and Nancy Guccini

Legislative Description

Memorial Governor John Vanderhoof

Last Action

Signed by the Speaker of the House

4/30/2014

Full Bill Text

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