[Extensions of Remarks]
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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING STATE SENATOR JANET BUCKNER

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                            HON. JASON CROW

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 17, 2024

  Mr. CROW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor State Senator Janet 
Buckner for her commitment and faithful public service to the state of 
Colorado.
  Senator Buckner has been a resident and leader in our community for 
decades. Early in her career, she worked with children and family as a 
speech and language therapist. Senator Buckner worked for decades in 
medical sales before then serving our community as an elected official 
and public servant.
  After the death of her late husband, Senator Buckner was unanimously 
elected to serve the remainder of his term representing the people of 
House District 40. The Honorable John W. Buckner, like his wife, spent 
much of his life dedicated to educating the youth of the district, as a 
teacher and principal at Overland High School.
  In 2016 and 2018, she was re-elected to continue her service in the 
Colorado General Assembly. During then-Representative Buckner's tenure 
in the House, she was appointed to serve in leadership as Speaker Pro 
Tempore. During this time, she helped to pass the historic Equal Pay 
for Equal Work Act of 2019 to prohibit sex discrimination in the 
workplace.
  In 2020, Senator Buckner was elected to the Colorado State Senate, 
where she served as the Senate Majority Caucus Chair, Chair of the 
Education Committee, and as a member of the Finance Committee. During 
this time, she championed legislation to create the Department of Early 
Childhood and the Universal Preschool program, bringing resources and 
universal preschool to all children in Colorado.
  Senator Buckner has always put people first and believes in giving 
all individuals a seat at the table regarding policy and legislative 
issues. She leads by example with grace, inclusivity, and empathy.
  I thank Senator Janet Buckner for decades of dedicated service and 
commitment to representing her constituents and our community.

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