Ed Perlmutter

Mr. PERLMUTTER

Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Hailey Haynes for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Hailey Haynes is a student at Arvada K-8 and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Hailey Haynes is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Hailey Haynes for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Ethan Perinn for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Ethan Perinn is a student at Arvada High School and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Ethan Perinn is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Ethan Perinn for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud CJ Kramer for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. CJ Kramer is a student at Three Creeks K-8 and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by CJ Kramer is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to CJ Kramer for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Gretchen Kuka for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Gretchen Kuka is a student at Three Creeks K-8 and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Gretchen Kuka is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Gretchen Kuka for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Fulton Jackson for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Fulton Jackson is a student at Mandalay Middle School and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Fulton Jackson is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Fulton Jackson for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Dinah Jahns for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Dinah Jahns is a student at Oberon Middle School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Dinah Jahns is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Dinah Jahns for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Dorothy (Dottie) Wham, a great Coloradan, wife, mother and grandmother. Dorothy Stonecipher was born January 5, 1925 in Centralia, Ill. She died peacefully on October 20, 2019, surrounded by loving family and friends. She was married to her husband Bob, her high school sweetheart, for 65 years and had three children, Nancy Mitchell and husband Rohn, daughter Jeanne Ryan and husband Brent; son Robert S. II and his wife, Jamie Shaffer; five grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She is also survived by brother Ernest Joseph Stonecipher, Jr. In 1946, Dottie graduated from MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Ill. where she earned a bachelor's degree and a Master of Arts degree from the University of Illinois in 1949. After coming to Colorado in 1950, and then moving to Denver in 1953, Dottie's interest in politics was sparked. In 1952, she worked for Dwight Eisenhower's presidential campaign collecting contributions, which irritated both her family and Bob's family as they were backers of the more conservative Robert Taft of Ohio. She then took an interest in immunization issues, which brought her to Montrose, Delta and Mesa counties where she helped to organize immunization drives. Dottie continued to pursue her interest in public health and worked for a federal agency for 10 years. She also led the Colorado Civil Rights Commission from 1972 to 1980 and served on the boards of several metro area mental health organizations. In 1984, Dottie was first elected to the Colorado State House. She was appointed to the Colorado State Senate when Sen. Cliff Dodge stepped down in November 1987. She won election to that seat the following year, and handily won re-election twice more. During Dottie's tenure at the legislature she chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee from 1989 to 2000. Her legislative focus remained centered on her passion for health policy, including mental health issues. Dottie was term-limited in 2000. She was one of the first state lawmakers to carry legislation requiring reporting of HIV and AIDS in Colorado. Dottie's bill, Senate Bill 157 in 1990, laid down a marker for how individuals with HIV or AIDS should be treated, stating that any such infection should not serve as the basis for discrimination or prevention of access to services. I was privileged to know Dottie for many years and to call her my friend. It was an honor to work with her in the Colorado State Senate. I admired her focus and effectiveness. She never shied away from a tough challenge. She was one of the smartest, toughest, shrewdest and kindest people I have ever met, and I appreciated her tireless work ethic and service to the people of Colorado. I extend my deepest appreciation to Dottie Wham for her dedication to her community and to the people of the State of Colorado.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Christopher Diaz for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Christopher Diaz is a student at Jefferson High School and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Christopher Diaz is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Christopher Diaz for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Breann Gonzales for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Breann Gonzales is a student at Jefferson High School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Breann Gonzales is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Breann Gonzales for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Ashley Kucler for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Ashley Kucler is a student at Arvada West High School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Ashley Kucler is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Ashley Kucler for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Christian Maerz for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Christian Maerz is a student at Drake Middle School and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Christian Maerz is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Christian Maerz for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Charlie Martin for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Charlie Martin is a student at Arvada K-8 and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Charlie Martin is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Charlie Martin for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Ariah McClelland for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Ariah McClelland is a student at Standley Lake High School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Ariah McClelland is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Ariah McClelland for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Christopher Luciano for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Christopher Luciano is a student at Drake Middle School and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Christopher Luciano is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Christopher Luciano for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Chloe Lingen for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Chloe Lingen is a student at Standley Lake High School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Chloe Lingen is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Chloe Lingen for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Christina Regmi for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Christina Regmi is a student at Mandalay Middle School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Christina Regmi is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Christina Regmi for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Anthony Alexander for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Anthony Alexander is a student at Jefferson High School and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Anthony Alexander is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Anthony Alexander for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Araya Hanselin for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Araya Hanselin is a student at Oberon Middle School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Araya Hanselin is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Araya Hanselin for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Addison Wallace for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Addison Wallace is a student at Three Creeks K-8 and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Addison Wallace is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Addison Wallace for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Alan Cabral for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Alan Cabral is a student at Arvada K-8 and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Alan Cabral is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Alan Cabral for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Alexa Claussen for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Alexa Claussen is a student at Wheat Ridge High School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Alexa Claussen is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Alexa Claussen for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Addison Faurbo for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Addison Faurbo is a student at Mandalay Middle School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Addison Faurbo is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Addison Faurbo for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Aneisha Morris for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Aneisha Morris is a student at Standley Lake High School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Aneisha Morris is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Aneisha Morris for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Abigail Trostler for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Abigail Trostler is a student at Arvada West High School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Abigail Trostler is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Abigail Trostler for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Abigail Benallo for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Abigail Benallo is a student at Drake Middle School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Abigail Benallo is exemplary of the type of achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their education and develop a work ethic which will guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations to Abigail Benallo for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassador for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future accomplishments.