Photo by Rhonda Van Pelt. State Rep. Marc Snyder (D-District 18) speaks as the Lees listen.

State Sen. Pete Lee (D-District 11) was celebrated with a gathering at the Manitou Art Center on Friday, Nov. 18. More than 100 people had RSVP’d, and few let the snow deter them. Gov. Jared Polis and Democratic U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet recorded videos expressing their appreciation that were shown during the event.

Photo by Rhonda Van Pelt. Political activist Annie Schmitt talks with Pete Lee.
Photo by Rhonda Van Pelt. Political activist Annie Schmitt talks with Pete Lee.
Photo by Rhonda Van Pelt. Lynn and Pete Lee listen to speeches during the gathering. Lynn Lee was lauded for her support of her husband’s career and her work in restorative justice.
Photo by Rhonda Van Pelt. Lynn and Pete Lee listen to speeches during the gathering. Lynn Lee was lauded for her support of her husband’s career and her work in restorative justice.