Former Rep. Pat Shroeder, women’s rights pioneer, dies at 82

FPat Shroeder (D-CO), an icon for family and women’s rights, and the first woman to be elected as a member of the House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives In Colorado, On Monday night, at the age of 82, he died.

Andrea Camp, Andrea’s former press secretary for Schroeder, is now the president of Schroeder. Telled The Associated Press Schroeder had a stroke and passed away at Celebration Hospital in Florida. This was where she had lived for many years.

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Shroeder was the first to be elected. Congress She was elected to the House in 1972. She represented Colorado’s 1st Congressional district, which is primarily located in the state capital. Denver. She retired in 1997.

Shroeder was first woman to serve on this committee. House Armed Services Committee. Despite her senior status being reelected so many time, she was not appointed to lead a committee.

Colorado Gov. After the news was made public, Jared Polis (D), tweeted about his thoughts on Shroeder.

“Tonight I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend and mentor Pat Schroeder (1940-2023), who proudly served Colorado in United States Congress from 1973 to 1997. Her wit, wisdom, and great love for our country will be missed, and my condolences to her loving family,” Polis wrote.

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Jena Griswold (Chief of State in Colorado) also shared heartfelt words in memory of Shroeder.

“Pat Schroeder, the first woman elected to Congress from the State of Colorado, has passed away. Her leadership for women and families made a lasting impact, and Pat was a true trailblazer for so many of us. May her memory always be a blessing,” Griswold Submitted Follow us on Twitter.