Senate Joint Resolution 25-015

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 25-015

BY SENATOR(S) Kolker and Danielson, Amabile, Baisley, Ball, Bridges, Bright, Carson, Catlin, Coleman, Cutter, Daugherty, Exum, Frizell, Gonzales J., Hinrichsen, Jodeh, Kipp, Kirkmeyer, Liston, Lundeen, Marchman, Michaelson Jenet, Mullica, Pelton B., Pelton R., Rich, Roberts, Rodriguez, Simpson, Snyder, Sullivan, Wallace, Weissman, Winter F.;

also REPRESENTATIVE(S) Titone, Armagost, Bacon, Barron, Bird, Boesenecker, Bottoms, Bradfield, Bradley, Brooks, Brown, Caldwell, Camacho, Clifford, Duran, English, Espenoza, Feret, Froelich, Garcia, Garcia Sander, Gilchrist, Gonzalez R., Hartsook, Jackson, Johnson, Keltie, Lieder, Lindsay, Lindstedt, Lukens, Mabrey, Marshall, Mauro, McCluskie, McCormick, Paschal, Phillips, Richardson, Rutinel, Rydin, Sirota, Smith, Soper, Stewart K., Stewart R., Story, Suckla, Taggart, Willford, Winter T., Woodrow, Woog, Zokaie.

CONCERNING THE DESIGNATION OF A PORTION OF COLORADO STATE HIGHWAY 58 AS THE "OFFICER EVAN A. DUNN MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".

WHEREAS, Officer Evan Alexander Dunn honorably served as a member of the Golden, Colorado, police department, demonstrating exceptional dedication to protecting and serving his community; and

WHEREAS, Officer Evan Dunn tragically lost his life in the line of duty on November 6, 2024, while performing his sworn responsibilities, leaving behind a legacy of bravery, service, and sacrifice; and

WHEREAS, Officer Evan Dunn resided in Littleton, Colorado, alongside his wife, Annalise, and was deeply respected and loved by his family, friends, colleagues, and the broader community; and

WHEREAS, Officer Evan Dunn was a devoted and selfless husband, son, brother, grandson, and uncle known for his unwavering kindness, loyalty, and faithfulness, who placed others before himself, dedicating his life to serving his family, friends, and community with love and generosity; and

WHEREAS, Officer Evan Dunn found deep joy and peace in the great outdoors, cherishing God's magnificent creation and drawing comfort from the beauty and tranquility of nature, and nurtured that love in others; and

WHEREAS, Officer Evan Dunn served his country honorably in the U.S. Army National Guard as an Army Aviator piloting the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter; showed leadership and commitment by achieving the rank of Captain and serving as company commander in both the Missouri and Colorado National Guard; and consistently showed courage, discipline, and an unwavering dedication to his fellow service members and country; and

WHEREAS, It is fitting and proper to honor Officer Evan Dunn's life and service by designating a portion of Colorado State Highway 58 between 6th Avenue and McIntyre Street in his memory; and

WHEREAS, The memorial designation will extend from mile marker 0, at the intersection of 6th Avenue, to the eastern city limits of Golden near McIntyre Street, ensuring that Officer Evan Dunn's service is recognized within the jurisdiction he served; now, therefore,

Be It Resolved by the Senate of the Seventy-fifth General Assembly of the State of Colorado, the House concurring herein:

(1)  That the portion of Colorado State Highway 58 from mile marker 0 to the eastern city limits of Golden near McIntyre Street be designated as the "Officer Evan A. Dunn Memorial Highway";

(2)  That the Colorado department of transportation may accept and expend gifts, grants, and donations for the purposes of the initial placement of signs to mark that portion of Colorado State Highway 58 as the "Officer Evan A. Dunn Memorial Highway"; and

(3)  That the Colorado department of transportation may explore a cooperative agreement with the City of Golden for the maintenance of the signs marking the "Officer Evan A. Dunn Memorial Highway".

Be It Further Resolved, That copies of this Joint Resolution be sent to Officer Evan Dunn's wife, Annalise Dunn; Officer Dunn's parents, Bill and Cindy Dunn; the Golden police department; the City of Golden; the Colorado department of transportation; Governor Jared Polis; Jefferson County commissioners Andy Kerr and Rachel Zenzinger; former Colorado Senate President Steve Fenberg; State Senator Chris Kolker; State Senator Jessie Danielson; and Colorado Senate President James Coleman.