50 Years of Service Proclamation from Governor Polis

*Proclamation 
WHEREAS. the United Court of the Pikes Peak Empire (UCPPE) has dedicated over 50 years 
of service to the LGBTQ+ community and the broader Southem Colorado area, serving as the 
longest-standing LGBTQ+ organization in the region; and 
WHEREAS, UCPPE has consistently supported a wide array of non-profit organizations in 
Southern Colorado, donating time, resources, and funds to vital causes that make a lasting 
impact; and 
WHEREAS, through charitable and public service projects and events, UCPPE has improved 
the lives of many individuals and organizations, including Inside Out Youth Services, Sue's 
Gift, Silver Key, The PLACE, and many others; and 
WHEREAS, UCPPE's mission has always been to conduct charitable and public service 
projects to benefit legitimate charities while providing a safe space for social and charitable 
activities for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community; and 
WHEREAS, the enduring dedication and advocacy oftJCPPE have fostered a legacy of love, 
inclusion, and service, creating a more connected and supportive community for all Southern 
Colorado residents; 
THEREFORE, I, Jared Polis, Governor of the State of Colorado, do hereby proclaim 
November 7, 2025, as 
UNITED COURT OF THE PIKES PEAK EMPIRE 50 YEARS OF SERVICE 
CELEBRATION DAY 
in the State of Colorado. 
GIVEN under my hand and the 
Executive Seal of the State of 
Colorado, this seventh day of 
November, 2025 
Jared Polis 
Governor