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Hickenlooper, Bennet, Pass Senate Resolution Celebrating Denver Nuggets’ Historic Championship Victory

Jul 13, 2023

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet celebrated the unanimous adoption of their resolution congratulating the Denver Nuggets on their championship victory in the 2023 National Basketball Association Finals.

“After a dominant season and championship win for the record books, the Nuggets and their fans showed the rest of the NBA what Colorado is about,” said Hickenlooper. “Congratulations to Coach Malone, Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, and the whole Nuggets organization!”

“Over the course of the season, the Denver Nuggets made Colorado proud every step of the way. Led by a once-in-a-lifetime talent Nikola Jokić and Coach Michael Malone, the Nuggets outplayed their competitors and represented the resilient spirit of Colorado,” said Bennet. “The Nuggets’ first-ever championship win is a historic moment for Colorado and the dedicated fan base that has offered unrelenting, passionate support to the team.”

The text of the resolution is available HERE.

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