Colorado Senate President Garcia, Majority Leader Fenberg Thank President and First Lady Biden for Touring Marshall Fire

BOULDER, CO - Colorado Senate President Leroy Garcia (D-Pueblo) and Majority Leader Steve Fenberg (D-Boulder) today released the following statements thanking President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden for coming to Colorado to tour the devastation from the Marshall Fire and meet with impacted families:

“The Marshall Fire was devastating for the Boulder County community. I am incredibly thankful that President and First Lady Biden took time to come inspect the damage, and give hope to survivors who tragically lost so much in this disaster,” President Garcia said. “This fire took so much from so many, and as we begin the long process of rebuilding we are deeply grateful to everyone who has stepped up to help as we recover. As the President and First Lady saw firsthand today, Coloradans are tough, and I know we will bounce back from this tragedy stronger and more resilient than before.”

“The outpouring of support we have seen for those impacted by this historic fire has been inspiring. However, with a tragedy of this size and scope, and with a recovery that will stretch on through the coming months and even years, Boulder County must also lean on our partners at the federal level,” Majority Leader Fenberg said. “The federal disaster declaration President Biden approved earlier this week has freed up critical aid allowing families to begin the difficult process of rebuilding their lives from the ground up. I am deeply grateful to President Biden and the First Lady for today’s visit to Boulder County, and for their commitment to supporting our community as we continue to recover and rebuild.”