McCluskie, Duran Statements on the Passing of Former Rep. Bockenfeld

DENVER, CO – House Speaker Julie McCluskie and Majority Leader Monica Duran released the following statements in regards to the passing of former Representative Rod Bockenfeld, R-Watkins.

Speaker Julie McCluskie, D-Dillon:

“I am truly saddened to hear of the passing of former Representative Bockenfeld and wish his family, especially his wife Susan, peace during this time. I know a thing or two about working across the aisle from my time serving on the Joint Budget Committee, and I could say the same of former Representative Bockenfeld.

“In true bipartisan spirit, JBC members work together to deliver a balanced budget that undoubtedly positively impacts Coloradans living in the rural corners of our state, the urban corridors and everywhere in between.

“Former Rep. Bockenfeld will be greatly missed by members of the legislature on both sides of the aisle. We thank him for his years of service, leadership and dedication to his community in HD-56.”

Majority Leader Monica Duran, D-Wheat Ridge:

“I want to send my deepest condolences to former Representative Bockenfeld’s family, friends and colleagues. The passing of a loved one is never easy – may they find peace during this trying time. Former Rep. Bockenfeld was an important member of the Colorado House of Representatives, and he will be missed by his many friends who have served in the legislature, past and present.

“I’d like to thank former Rep. Bockenfeld for his years of dedicated public service and commitment to his community.” 

Beginning his term in 2019, former Rep. Bockenfeld was elected by his Republican caucus members to serve on the Joint Budget Committee to craft the state’s budget and dutifully fought to represent Coloradans living on our state’s Eastern Plains.