Jeanne opens constituent mail at her legislative desk. Many of her proposals for new laws came from ideas suggested by Southwest Denver residents.

Jeanne opens constituent mail at her legislative desk. Many of her proposals for new laws came from ideas suggested by Southwest Denver residents.

With Jack Swigert

With Jack Swigert

Meeting Barbara and then Vice President George H. W Bush.

Meeting Barbara and then Vice President George H. W Bush.

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Jeanne works at her desk in the House chambers after being elected Assistant Majority Leader.

Jeanne works at her desk in the House chambers after being elected Assistant Majority Leader.

Addressing a House committee, Jeanne presents her proposal to prohibit "golden parachutes." These are "sweetheart deals" that government officials occasionally negotiate for themselves as part of a severance package, or buy-out, at taxpayer expense.

Addressing a House committee, Jeanne presents her proposal to prohibit "golden parachutes." These are "sweetheart deals" that government officials occasionally negotiate for themselves as part of a severance package, or buy-out, at taxpayer expense.

Jeanne explains the key provisions of her Crime Victim Rights legislation to the press (not pictured) while Governor Romer signs the bill. Victim rights advocates and law enforcement personnel surround the Governor's desk in support.

Jeanne explains the key provisions of her Crime Victim Rights legislation to the press (not pictured) while Governor Romer signs the bill. Victim rights advocates and law enforcement personnel surround the Governor's desk in support.

Joined by amendment supporters, Jeanne speaks from a podium of the State Capitol steps, urging the citizens of Colorado to vote for her proposal establishing constitutional rights for crime victims. Citizens overwhelming said “YES” at the November e

Joined by amendment supporters, Jeanne speaks from a podium of the State Capitol steps, urging the citizens of Colorado to vote for her proposal establishing constitutional rights for crime victims. Citizens overwhelming said “YES” at the November election.

Southwest Denver residents Dorothea Dahlgren (left) and Katherine Lillich (right) talk with Jeanne about the needs of senior citizens.

Southwest Denver residents Dorothea Dahlgren (left) and Katherine Lillich (right) talk with Jeanne about the needs of senior citizens.

Jeanne discusses with state Rep. Paul Schauer (R-Littleton) provisions of her legislation to protect public safety by strengthening transportation of hazardous materials laws.

Jeanne discusses with state Rep. Paul Schauer (R-Littleton) provisions of her legislation to protect public safety by strengthening transportation of hazardous materials laws.

Jeanne plays with border collie puppies in her Southwest Denver yard.

Jeanne plays with border collie puppies in her Southwest Denver yard.

Four generations pose for a family picture. Top row (left to right): Kristin, Jeanne, and Susan. Bottom row (left to right): Kristin's husband Army Major John DuMond with their daughter Megan, my dad Keith Ryan, and Susan's husband Phil Henderson an

Four generations pose for a family picture. Top row (left to right): Kristin, Jeanne, and Susan. Bottom row (left to right): Kristin's husband Army Major John DuMond with their daughter Megan, my dad Keith Ryan, and Susan's husband Phil Henderson and their son Shane.

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Seated on a television studio set, Council members Doug Linkhart (l), Jeanne Faatz, and Rick Garcia address public safety issues on Council Matters, hosted by Beverly Weaver.

Seated on a television studio set, Council members Doug Linkhart (l), Jeanne Faatz, and Rick Garcia address public safety issues on Council Matters, hosted by Beverly Weaver.

Capt. Bart Richards discusses firefighting equipment with Jeanne, who had pushed to upgrade the fleet.

Capt. Bart Richards discusses firefighting equipment with Jeanne, who had pushed to upgrade the fleet.

Volunteer Manny Hayes, a retired Denver police officer, talks with Jeanne at the newly opened COP (Citizen Operated Policing) Shop in the Bear Valley Shopping Center.

Volunteer Manny Hayes, a retired Denver police officer, talks with Jeanne at the newly opened COP (Citizen Operated Policing) Shop in the Bear Valley Shopping Center.

Jeanne Faatz with grandchildren at Bear Creek Park.

Jeanne Faatz with grandchildren at Bear Creek Park.

With fellow councilwoman Elbra Wedgeworth

With fellow councilwoman Elbra Wedgeworth

Denver City Council 2011

Denver City Council 2011

At the end of her council service, the president of the Harvey Park Homeowners Association presented Jeanne with flowers and a framed cartoon signed by the board members, wishing her well.

At the end of her council service, the president of the Harvey Park Homeowners Association presented Jeanne with flowers and a framed cartoon signed by the board members, wishing her well.