[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E13]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





         RECOGNIZING COLORADO STATE REPRESENTATIVE SHANNON BIRD

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                        HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 8, 2026

  Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Colorado State 
Representative Shannon Bird for her public service.
  Throughout her time in the legislature, Representative Bird has 
worked tirelessly to fight for all individuals. She served on the Joint 
Budget Committee for 6 years, serving as vice chair and later 
chairwoman, ensuring that corporate loopholes were closed while still 
protecting small businesses. Representative Bird has been a champion 
for affordable housing, passing legislation to lower the cost of 
housing and offer more Coloradans the ability to own a home.
  Though Representative Bird and I held different positions during my 
time in the State Legislature, we collaborated to cut through the red 
tape surrounding professional licensing and keep Colorado one of the 
best places to work. She is my colleague, my friend, a mother, and a 
steadfast advocate for her community.
  Representative Bird has been serving the Westminster community for 
decades, starting as a city council member, serving as board chair of 
the Five Star Education Foundation, and as citizen chair for a school 
district's bond campaign. Representative Bird spent countless hours 
volunteering in students' classrooms, which led to her co-founding the 
Adams 12 Community Action Network, dedicated to empowering students by 
providing equal learning opportunities at local schools.
  On behalf of the people of Colorado's 7th Congressional District, it 
is my honor to thank Representative Bird for her dedication to serving 
her community. I wish Shannon and her family all the best on their next 
endeavor.

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