[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 108 (Thursday, June 27, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E675-E676]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING AMIE BACA-OEHLERT

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                        HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 27, 2024

  Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Amie Baca-
Oehlert for service with the Colorado Education Association (CEA).
  Amie is a bold and courageous leader who served for over a decade in 
leadership, including six years as president of CEA. Amie made

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hard decisions throughout her tenure and led during unprecedented 
times--including the COVID-19 global pandemic.
  During COVID, Amie led with incredible power and grace. She formed 
new coalitions with healthcare and public health organizations, which 
was critical in supporting educators with vaccine and PPE access, 
important scientific knowledge about the virus, and information on how 
to keep themselves and their students healthy.
  She was also at the helm during the murder of George Floyd and spoke 
out publicly against racism and police brutality. Amie made it clear 
that educators and CEA would not sit on the sidelines in the fight for 
racial, social, and economic justice.
  Amie has committed her life and her career to improving the quality 
of life for people throughout Colorado. She has championed affordable 
housing, gun violence prevention, school funding, and mental health for 
educators and students. Our schools, our students, our educators, and 
our communities are better off thanks to Amie's leadership.
  On behalf of the people of Colorado's Seventh Congressional District, 
it is my honor to thank Amie Baca-Oehlert for her tireless work and 
dedication to our community.

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