CO HM1002

Memorializes Richard Glenn Gebhardt, former Colorado House Representative who died February 13, 2017, at age 85.

Recognized his military service as an Army medic in the Korean War, where he was wounded by shrapnel, taken prisoner, and later awarded the First Oak Leaf Cluster, CIB Medical Badge, and Purple Heart in July 1953.

Noted his political career including election to Colorado House in 1965 as the first Democrat from Boulder County in 16 years, sponsorship of first hospice care legislation, and service as Western Regional Campaign Chairman for Robert Kennedy's presidential campaign.

Highlighted his 25 years as Boulder County Public Trustee, 53 years with Northwestern Mutual Life, and personal achievements including University of Colorado degrees and service as official timekeeper for CU men's basketball.

Directs the House of Representatives to pay tribute to Gebhardt's public service and extend sympathy to his family, with copies sent to his daughter Kathy Gebhardt.