Washington – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) released the following statement with the news of the Presidential Inaugural Committee’s selection of two Colorado groups participation in the 2009 inaugural parade:

“I’m extremely pleased the Presidential Inaugural Committee has selected two fine organizations from our great state of Colorado to participate in the 2009 inaugural parade.  The spirit of the Rocky Mountain West will definitely be showcased among the world come this January. I commend both the Freedom Riders and the Windsor High School Marching Band on their selection.”

Today, the Presidential Inauguration Committee (PIC) released its first wave of acts for the inaugural parade.  The Freedom Riders from Kersey, CO and the Windsor High School Marching Band from Windsor, CO were among the organizations selected to participate.