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ANN KNOLLMAN
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HON. ED PERLMUTTER
of colorado
in the house of representatives
Friday, May 28, 2021
Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Ann Knollman (born Anna Veronica Materek) who passed away on April 15, 2021.
Ann was born on July 14, 1941 in Hoboken, New Jersey. She was raised in Hoboken and graduated from the College of Saint Elizabeth in Convent Station, New Jersey (now known as Saint Elizabeth University). After graduation, Ann taught elementary school at Wallace Elementary School in Hoboken. During that time she met Dieter Knollman, and they later married in 1969.
In 1971, Ann and Dieter moved to Arvada, Colorado, starting a whole new chapter of their lives. Once in Colorado, Ann quickly became entrenched in the community, starting to work for local causes and local Democrats. This work became more of a passion and she dedicated much of her life to advancing Democratic causes and electing Democrats at all levels of government.
In 1989, Ann became a Legislative Aide to former Representative and then later Senator Bill Theibaut. Her dedication and passion for Democratic politics only grew deeper.
At one point or another Ann held just about every Democratic party office in Jefferson County. This included Captain-at-large, Financial Chair of Congressional District 7, Chair of Jefferson County Democrats, Chair of State House District 29, Chair of Senate District 19, Chair of Jefferson County Rules Committee, Chair and Cofounder of the Dem Fems, and her longest role, CD7 Chair. Ann worked around the clock and was known for her tireless efforts knocking on doors to remind people to vote and played a critical role in helping elect candidates for the districts she chaired.
One of Ann's proudest achievements, and that of her family, was in 2006 when she received the prestigious ``Eleanor Award.'' This award is presented to an individual who exhibited distinguished and honorable service to the community. The award is given in honor of Eleanor Roosevelt who believed that all people deserve fair and equitable treatment. She also believed it appropriate to challenge injustice and often, to do so, to stand up, speak out and create change. These may have been Eleanor Roosevelt's thoughts, but they also very much described Ann. Ann was also very honored and proud to be chosen as one of Colorado's Presidential Electors for three elections.
I would like to express my appreciation to Ann for her kindness, friendship, and support over the many years we worked together. To her family, she was and always will be our Auntie Anna.
Ann was predeceased by her husband, Dieter Knollman, her parents, Mary and Vincent Materek, her four brothers, Joseph, Vincent, Adam and Theodore Materek, her sister Helen Monaco, and her pups, Plato, Brandy, Daisy, and Shadow.
While our state has been blessed with capable leadership throughout its history, few rise to the caliber and reputation of Ann Knollman. I am deeply grateful for her lifetime of service to our community and send gratitude for her service to the Jefferson County community, the great State of Colorado, and the United States of America. Ann, will be deeply missed.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 94
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