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Remembering Congresswoman Pat Schroeder
[[link removed]] We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rep. Pat Shroeder on Sunday night.
Pat Schroeder was an inspiration to generations of women getting into politics. She was an effective and inspiring leader, a legend in Colorado politics.
Rep. Shroeder was the first woman to be elected to Congress in Colorado, she was a pioneer for women’s and family rights in Congress.
Rep. Pat Shroeder was a true trailblazer whose lessons are more important in a post Roe America than ever.
Representatives Patricia Schroeder and Shirley Chisholm talking with students at Manual High School around 1982. (Denver Public Library) Her courage, her intelligence and her wit allowed her to pass crucial legislation despite facing blatant discrimination in Congress.
She helped pass the 1978 Pregnancy Discrimination Act, which barred employers from dismissing women because they were pregnant and from denying them maternity benefits.
She was a driving force behind the passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which guaranteed women and men up to 18 weeks of unpaid leave to care for a family member.
There were only 14 women in the House when Schroeder arrived in Washington. The Washington Post noted [[link removed]] that several of those members were widows , filling out the terms of their deceased husbands. Pat Schroeder described the institution as “an overaged frat house.”
The congresswoman is widely known for her 1987 announcement that she would not run for president. Such hopes for women candidates, persist today.
In 1977, Schroeder spoke on the Capitol steps at a rally against a ban on the use of federal funds for abortion. She helped to blaze that trail. And we are still fighting the same battles.
During this Women's History Month and beyond we remember and honor the legacy of the first Woman from Colorado to be elected in Congress.
Read more:
Washington Post : Patricia Shroeder dies at 82: Remembering teh former congresswoman and pioneer for women's rights in photos. [[link removed]]
NY Times: Patricia Schroeder, Feminist Force in Congress, Dies at 82 [[link removed]]
Denver Post : Pat Schroeder remembered as a Colorado trailblazer for women’s equality who “never gave up the fight” [[link removed]]
NPR: Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, a pioneer for women's rights, dies at 82 [[link removed]]
Obama Gala - April 1, 2023
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The 6th Obama Gala is going to stand out! Our guests will be greeted with monarch butterflies, live music and a once in a lifetime opportunity to hear Congressman Bennie Thompson.
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Congressman Bennie Thompson
Congressman Thompson served as the Chair of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. The nation watched him lead with dignity and clarity as he respectfully and forcefully laid out the facts for the nation.
Do not miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to meet Congressman Thompson and hear what he has to say!
Democrat of the year: Attorney General Phil Weiser [[link removed]]
Volunteer of the year : Skip Madsen
Rural Outreach Award: Representative Elizabeth Velasco and Kevin Kuns
Murphy Roberts Award: Teal Lehto, Spencer Wilcox and Bhavya Thimmannagari
The Outreach Award : Sol Sandoval
Rising Star Award: Adam Frisch
Lifetime Achievement Award : Congressman Ed Perlmutter
The Marguerite Salazar Community Service award: Marguerite Salazar and Councilwoman Robin Kneich
Chair’s Award: Mary Dodd, Pat Rottschaefer and John Bailey
[[link removed]] Hazel Miller and the Collective
We are excited to announce that Hazel Miller and the Collective will bring her outstanding voice and energy to the gala.
Colorado-based music icon Hazel Miller has a reputation for "Bringing it" whether the event is a club setting, concert, festival, or non-profit fundraiser. Hazel has toured North America, Europe, the Far East, the Middle East, and Central America. Her powerful voice stands out and her beautiful spirit shines through to the delight of her loyal fans.One of the tightest and most versatile bands on the scene.
With Hazel Miller and The Collective, you get original, Jazz, blues, R&B, and popular music, each song with the band's own flavor! Guaranteed to rock the house! The Collective is a seasoned band with a personality all their own. High-energy Jazz, sexy Soul, jumping Funk, and dreamy love songs are just some of the music genres that the audience can expect. Count on an exciting evening that you won't forget.
The Monarchs are coming to you! [[link removed]]
The Butterfly Pavilion will bring 400 Monarch Butterflies in an enclosed tent to the Obama Gala.
You will be able to enter the tent and enjoy the monarchs starting at 5pm before our program starts.
Tickets are limited, make sure you don't miss out on our exciting program:
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IN THE PRESS
DEMS DO GOOD
AP News: Biden says he’s focused ‘intensely’ on lowering drug costs [[link removed]]
USA Today : President Biden touts drug savings for Medicare beneficiaries as changes roll out [[link removed]]
GOP IS A HOT MESS
Colorado Sun: Dave Williams elected to lead battered Colorado GOP for next two years [[link removed]]
Axios : Colorado GOP picks election denier to lead party into 2024 election [[link removed]]
New York Times: House G.O.P. Prepares to Slash Federal Programs in Coming Budget Showdown [[link removed]]
NBC: Florida Republicans propose a 6-week abortion ban [[link removed]]
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