Hillary Clinton Campaign Press Release - Clinton Campaign Launches Colorado Women for Hillary Council

The Clinton campaign announced today the formation of the Colorado Women for Hillary Council. The Council is made up of women from across the state who will be active leaders in Colorado, speaking to their friends, family and associates about this election, and helping to grow the network of women across America supporting Hillary Clinton's campaign.

This announcement is part of the campaign's week long focus on Women Changing America. During the week, the campaign is highlighting the decisive role women can play in this election, discussing issues important to women, and celebrating the ways that women are changing America everyday.

"In 35 years as an advocate for women, children and families, I know that women can make a powerful difference," Hillary said. "Women are changing America and I am so proud to welcome the Colorado Women for Hillary Council to our campaign. Working together, we will address the issues of concern to women and families, and how we can make the changes America needs."

Members of the Colorado Women for Hillary Council will join Hillary for a conference call this week. They are encouraged to be ambassadors for Hillary by reaching out to their networks on Hillary's behalf while also educating and empowering others to make history by making Hillary our 44th President.

"I have known Hillary Clinton for 15 years, and know she is the kind of person who makes everyone she meets feel important," said Gail Schoettler, the Former Lieutenant Governor of Colorado. "I regularly travel around the world, and everywhere I go, people talk about their admiration for Hillary Clinton. She is the one candidate who can restore respect for America abroad immediately."

Senator Paula Sandoval added, "I am proud to help lead the effort of Women for Hillary in Colorado. Over the past nine months, I have seen first-hand how her support among women – and all voters – in Colorado has grown and solidified. Hillary has the experience and qualifications to lead our country. She is the right choice for Colorado, and the right choice for America."

Hillary kicked off the week with an appearance on The View and spoke at the Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Committee's Annual Fall Campaign Luncheon in New York. On Tuesday, she traveled to New Hampshire to announce a new policy proposal to help parents balance work and family life. On Wednesday, nearly 1,000 women contributors from 47 states around the country will convene for a women's summit in support of the Clinton campaign – a full-day event that will raise well over $1 million. And on Thursday, Hillary will discuss the importance of health care for women when she participates in the Presidential Candidate Forums organized by the Federation of American Hospitals and Families USA and hosts a conference call with health care professionals from the American Medical Women's Association.

The week's events underscore why Hillary enjoys such deep support among women voters by emphasizing how her strength and experience make her the candidate best able to deliver change on the issues most important to them.

The members of the Colorado Women for Hillary Council reflect Hillary's vast and diverse supporters, spanning all occupations and communities.

Hillary's Colorado Women for Hillary Leadership Council includes:

• Debbie Benefield, Colorado State Representative
• Carol Boigon, Denver City Councilwoman At-large
• Alice Madden, State House Majority Leader
• Karen Middleton, Member, Colorado State Board of Education
• Judy Montero, Colorado State Representative
• Dr. Angie Paccione, Candidate for U.S. Congress, 2004
• Paula Sandoval, Colorado State Senator
• Gail Schoettler, Former Lieutenant Governor
• Wilma Webb, Former State Representative
• List in formation...

Hillary's Colorado Women for Hillary Council includes:

• Adele La Riviere, Loveland
• Alison Mason, Fort Collins
• Andrea Davis, Boulder
• Andrea Rice, Boulder
• Betty Hoye, Boulder
• Blythe Toussaint, Longmont
• Bridget KerMorris, Englewood
• Carolyn Powell, Boulder
• Carolyn Schuham, Boulder
• Cindy Lair, Boulder
• Dana Frazee, Westminster
• Darcy Ratner, Niwot
• Dawn Henry, Westminster
• Deb Olszonowicz, Lafayette
• Diana Greer, Loveland
• Dottie Lamm, Denver
• Ellen Robinson, Denver
• Fern O'Brien, Boulder
• Dr. Helayne Jones, Boulder
• Holly Nelson, Steamboat Springs
• Jeanne Winer, Boulder
• Jessica Harris, Denver
• Jo Stone, Littleton
• Julia Ricci, Broomfield
• Julie Stone, Louisville
• K.J. McCorry, Boulder
• Karen Frame, Boulder
• Karey Riemersma, Denver
• Kathy Deitsch, Wheat Ridge
• Katie Hoffner, Fort Collins
• Kim Rider, Boulder
• Kitty Edwards, Boulder
• Linda Shoemaker, Boulder
• Lisa Martin, Broomfield
• Liz Shepard, Englewood
• Marsha Walker, Boulder
• Marty Bender, Littleton
• Mary Hoagland, Denver
• Megan Faber, Denver
• Michelle Carpenter, Louisville
• Mona Merchant, Lakewood
• Monisha Merchant, Lakewood
• Nancy Hegele, Denver
• Nancy Miller, Boulder
• Pam Pressel, Denver
• Patricia Spiegel, Aptos
• Regina Schiefer, Monument
• Saah Larrabee, Boulder
• Sacha Millstone, Boulder
• Sally Martin, Boulder
• Sarah Amirani, Longmont
• Sharon Boyce, Loveland
• Star Waring, Boulder
• Stephanie Pellegrine, Louisville
• Suzanne Arnold, Erie
• Terre Rushton, Louisville,
• Tiana Gray, Boulder
• Victoria Mandell, Boulder
• Williams Sheri, Westminster
• List in formation...