McCluskie and Duran Statement on Passing of Sen. Faith Winter

DENVER, CO – Speaker Julie McCluskie, D-Dillon, and House Majority Leader Monica Duran, D-Wheat Ridge, today released the following joint statement on the passing of Senator Faith Winter:

“Words cannot express how deeply heartbroken we are tonight as Colorado mourns the loss of an exceptional legislator, a champion for working people, and a steadfast defender of our environment and abortion rights. In ways both small and remarkable, she changed Coloradans’ lives for the better with landmark policies like paid family leave, air quality protections and transit reform that have transformed our state. 

“To us, Faith was our friend and colleague. To many more, she was a trailblazer and a leader who always fought for Colorado’s most vulnerable. Her bravery brought necessary reforms to the Capitol, and her kindness filled the building. We will all miss her dearly. 

“Our hearts are with Senator Winter’s family and children, our Senate colleagues and former Representative Matt Gray and his children.”