[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 150 (Tuesday, August 24, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H4415]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF RICHARD ``DICK'' LAMM

  (Mr. PERLMUTTER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, on behalf of Congressman Crow, 
Congressman Neguse, and myself, I rise today to recognize and honor 
Richard ``Dick'' Lamm, the former Governor of Colorado from 1975 to 
1987.
  Governor Lamm was a tremendous leader and public servant for our 
great State of Colorado. He passed away on July 29, 2021. As a three-
term Governor, he was one of the longest-serving Governors in Colorado 
history.
  Governor Lamm was born in Wisconsin and moved to Denver in 1962. He 
served as a State representative from 1966 to 1974, where he rose to 
the position of assistant minority leader. During that time, he 
sponsored and helped pass several pieces of noteworthy legislation, 
including the Nation's first abortion law in 1967, ensuring women 
access to critical healthcare, including abortion services in cases of 
rape or incest.
  In 1987, he began his first term as Governor of Colorado and went on 
to serve for 12 years, earning support from people across the State 
with his no-nonsense attitude and strong commitment to equality, 
education, and the environment.
  Before holding office, Governor Lamm served as a first lieutenant in 
the United States Army and worked as an attorney and a certified public 
accountant. After leaving office, he coordinated and co-directed the 
University of Denver Institute for Public Policy Studies.
  Above all else, Dick Lamm was a devoted husband and loving father. He 
stayed active in politics and kept up with Colorado news until his 
death. While Colorado has been blessed with many great leaders 
throughout its history, few rise to the caliber and reputation of Dick 
Lamm.

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