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Brittany Pettersen addresses local heroism and societal issues in recent posts

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Brittany Pettersen U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 7th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Brittany Pettersen U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 7th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen, who has been serving Colorado's 7th district since 2023, recently shared several updates on social media regarding community recognition, cultural heritage, and remembrance of past tragedies. Her tweets reflect her ongoing engagement with local and national issues.

On November 18, 2024, Rep. Pettersen acknowledged the achievements of a local firefighter by stating: "I met with local firefighter Adam Mysona who just received a 'Stars of Life Award' from @amerambassoc for his exceptional dedication to emergency services in the community. We are so grateful for emergency responders like Adam who continue to provide life-saving care every day."

Later that day, she highlighted Native American Heritage Month with a call to action: "November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, a time to honor the many contributions & rich history of Native Americans in Colorado and across the nation. Let's not just uplift Native communities but also work to rectify the centuries of colonization & discrimination they've endured."

On November 19, 2024, Rep. Pettersen commemorated those affected by violence at Club Q two years prior: "Today, we remember the innocent lives lost in the hateful attack at Club Q two years ago. Everyone, including the LGBTQ+ community, deserves to live free from fear & violence. We must work to end gun violence & the malicious rhetoric at the top that fuels hatred & extremism."

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