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On the recordJanuary 11, 2022
Just over a week ago, on December 30, a devastating disaster hit the Boulder community. Fueled by hurricane- force winds, exacerbated by months of drought and dry conditions, the Marshall fire spread through the suburban neighborhoods of Louisville and Superior with a speed and magnitude that we have never witnessed before. Over 1,000 homes and businesses destroyed. Over 30,000 individuals evacuated. Countless families and community members dealing now with unprecedented loss left only with the clothes on their backs and the items carried in their departure. One known fatality and still one member of our community missing. Our hearts ache for every single person touched by this disaster. For every first responder and firefighter that worked to keep our community safe, we owe you a debt of gratitude. Madam Speaker, finally, I close by saying that I have lived in this community for many, many years. And we know that even in this unprecedented and terrible tragedy, that we are strong, that our community is resilient, and that our community will get through this together. ____________________
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Joe Neguse
Democratic · Colorado

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