HJR 16-1003 Summary

• Recognizes Colorado's Military, Veterans, and MIA/POW Appreciation Day on January 29, 2016, honoring active duty service members, veterans, and military families.

• Acknowledges Colorado's 53,000 active duty military personnel, over 391,000 veterans, and the 94 Coloradans declared missing in action or prisoners of war from Korea, Laos, and Vietnam conflicts.

• Honors Colorado's significant military installations including Fort Carson, the United States Air Force Academy, Buckley Air Force Base, Peterson Air Force Base, Schriever Air Force Base, and Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station.

• Expresses continued partnership with and support for Fort Carson and its ongoing military training operations.

• Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to federal and state officials, military commanders, and veterans organizations across Colorado.