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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