CO HJR1013

Honors and commemorates service members who have died in service to the United States, recognizing that more than 1.1 million Americans and over 3,000 Coloradans have been killed in U.S. wars.

Directs the Colorado General Assembly to observe a moment of silence to reflect on lives lost, the sacrifices' impact on the nation, and the families left behind.

Documents the history of Memorial Day, tracing its origins to May 1, 1865, when over 1,000 freed Black Americans and U.S. Colored Troops honored Union soldiers killed in a Charleston POW camp.

Notes that the holiday evolved from "Decoration Day" (established by General John A. Logan in May 1868 to honor 620,000 Civil War soldiers) to honor all Americans killed in any war after World War I.

Directs copies of the resolution be sent to American Legion posts, Veterans of Foreign Wars posts, Colorado military bases, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and various military family and veteran memorial organizations.