U.S. Representative Diana DeGette, who has served Colorado’s 1st district in Congress since 1997, recently shared updates on diplomatic relations, Black History Month, and the upcoming Winter Olympics through a series of posts on her social media account.
On February 4, DeGette posted about her meeting with Iwao Horii, Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs. She wrote, “Great to welcome my friend Iwao Horii, Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, to Washington. We discussed strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance in an increasingly complex Indo-Pacific region. The partnership between our nations isn’t just important—it’s essential.”
Later that day, DeGette commemorated Black History Month by highlighting national and local figures. She stated, “Black history is American history. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor the trailblazers who shaped our nation and our community – from Dr. King, Rosa Parks, Jackie Robinson, and my friend and mentor, the late Congressman John Lewis to Denverites like Dr. Justina Ford, Charlie”.
On February 6, DeGette turned her attention to sports as she expressed support for athletes from Colorado competing in the Milan Cortina Olympics. She said, “With the Olympics just ONE DAY AWAY, I’m cheering for our Colorado athletes as they compete for community and country in Milan Cortina—at least 33 on @teamusa, the most from any state! Colorado continues to prove we’re an Olympic powerhouse.”
DeGette has been active in public service since serving in the Colorado House of Representatives from 1993 to 1997 before moving to Congress. Born in Tachikawa, Japan in 1957 and currently residing in Denver at age 65, she has a background that includes a BA from Colorado College (1979) and a JD from New York University (1982).
