Senate Joint Resolution 25-015
Page 1, Line 101Concerning the designation of a portion of Colorado State
Page 1, Line 102Highway 58 as the "Officer Evan A. Dunn Memorial
Page 1, Line 103Highway".
Page 1, Line 1WHEREAS, Officer Evan Alexander Dunn honorably served as
Page 1, Line 2a member of the Golden, Colorado, police department, demonstrating exceptional dedication to protecting and serving his community; and
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Page 1, Line 4WHEREAS, Officer Evan Dunn tragically lost his life in the line
Page 1, Line 5of duty on November 6, 2024, while performing his sworn
Page 1, Line 6responsibilities, leaving behind a legacy of bravery, service, and sacrifice; and
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Page 1, Line 8WHEREAS, Officer Evan Dunn resided in Littleton, Colorado,
Page 1, Line 9alongside his wife, Annalise, and was deeply respected and loved by his family, friends, colleagues, and the broader community; and
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Page 2, Line 2WHEREAS, Officer Evan Dunn was a devoted and selfless
Page 2, Line 3husband, son, brother, grandson, and uncle known for his unwavering
Page 2, Line 4kindness, loyalty, and faithfulness, who placed others before himself,
Page 2, Line 5dedicating his life to serving his family, friends, and community with love and generosity; and
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Page 2, Line 7WHEREAS, Officer Evan Dunn found deep joy and peace in the
Page 2, Line 8great outdoors, cherishing God's magnificent creation and drawing
Page 2, Line 9comfort from the beauty and tranquility of nature, and nurtured that love in others; and
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Page 2, Line 11WHEREAS, Officer Evan Dunn served his country honorably in
Page 2, Line 12the U.S. Army National Guard as an Army Aviator piloting the UH-60
Page 2, Line 13Black Hawk helicopter; showed leadership and commitment by achieving
Page 2, Line 14the rank of Captain and serving as company commander in both the
Page 2, Line 15Missouri and Colorado National Guard; and consistently showed courage,
Page 2, Line 16discipline, and an unwavering dedication to his fellow service members and country; and
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Page 2, Line 18WHEREAS, It is fitting and proper to honor Officer Evan Dunn's
Page 2, Line 19life and service by designating a portion of Colorado State Highway 58 between 6th Avenue and McIntyre Street in his memory; and
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Page 2, Line 21WHEREAS, The memorial designation will extend from mile
Page 2, Line 22marker 0, at the intersection of 6th Avenue, to the eastern city limits of
Page 2, Line 23Golden near McIntyre Street, ensuring that Officer Evan Dunn's service is recognized within the jurisdiction he served; now, therefore,
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Page 2, Line 25Be It Resolved by the Senate of the Seventy-fifth General Assembly of the State of Colorado, the House concurring herein:
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Page 2, Line 27(1) That the portion of Colorado State Highway 58 from mile
Page 2, Line 28marker 0 to the eastern city limits of Golden near McIntyre Street be designated as the "Officer Evan A. Dunn Memorial Highway";
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Page 2, Line 30(2) That the Colorado department of transportation may accept
Page 2, Line 31and expend gifts, grants, and donations for the purposes of the initial
Page 2, Line 32placement of signs to mark that portion of Colorado State Highway 58 as the "Officer Evan A. Dunn Memorial Highway"; and
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Page 3, Line 1(3) That the Colorado department of transportation may explore
Page 3, Line 2a cooperative agreement with the City of Golden for the maintenance of the signs marking the "Officer Evan A. Dunn Memorial Highway".
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Page 3, Line 4Be It Further Resolved, That copies of this Joint Resolution be sent
Page 3, Line 5to Officer Evan Dunn's wife, Annalise Dunn; the Golden police
Page 3, Line 6department; the City of Golden; the Colorado department of
Page 3, Line 7transportation; Governor Jared Polis; Jefferson County commissioners
Page 3, Line 8Andy Kerr and Rachel Zenzinger; former Colorado Senate President
Page 3, Line 9Steve Fenberg; State Senator Chris Kolker; State Senator Jessie Danielson; and Colorado Senate President James Coleman.