2E200935F77DC3D3872587ED00774958 Hearing Summary

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For UPDATE GENERAL ROSE STATUE

JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON CAPITOL BUILDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Date Feb 18, 2022
Location Old Supreme Court

Update General Rose Statue - Committee Discussion Only

Attachment Tag

File Name

Attachment C

Attachment C.pdf

02:42:59 PM

Paul Shamon, representing
the General Maurice Rose Statue project, provided an update, including
a handout (Attachment C). Mr. Shamon said that $525,000 has been
raised so far, with additional funds perhaps needed for the walkway to
the statute. Mr. Shamon requested funding from the committee. He
indicated that the statue should be complete by July 1, 2022. The
group is in the process of selecting a contractor, hopefully by March 15,
2022, that would be responsible for installation of the statue and improvements
to the site.

02:46:28 PM

There was a discussion
about the writing on the statue, including consultation with an historian.
Mr. Shamon indicated that Marshall Fogel worked on this part of the
project and that History Colorado is reviewing the information. Dawn
DiPrince confirmed that Dr. Chris Irvings, curator of military history,
is working with Mr. Fogel. There was discussion about the significant
accomplishments section, including the ongoing mention of Germany and Napolean.

02:49:35 PM

There was a discussion
about using the word "Nazi" with Germany. Ms. DiPrince
offered to work on the sensitivity of the language.

02:52:14 PM

Mr. Shamon talked
about plans for unveiling the statue on the morning of August 1, 2022,
as well as activities with History Colorado, including articles and a podcast.
In addition, QR code will be created for display on or near the statue.

Update General Rose Statue - Committee Discussion Only

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