She resigned from her post in 1977.
Rorex, a straight woman, never returned to politics, but remained an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. She became known for showing up to every Pride parade, volunteering for LGBTQ+ services, and signing up to be a witness for as many same-sex courthouse marriages as possible. She died last month in hospice care in Longmont at the age of 78.
The proclamation will be read aloud at Rorex’s memorial service on July 23, which would have been Rorex’s 79th birthday.