Ed Perlmutter

Mr. PERLMUTTER

Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Brooke Ballantyne for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Brooke Ballantyne is an 11th grader at Two Roads High School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Brooke Ballantyne 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 Brooke Ballantyne for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Arisai Gurrola for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Arisai Gurrola is a 12th grader at Jefferson Senior High and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Arisai Gurrola 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 Arisai Gurrola for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Anjelica Harrison for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Anjelica Harrison is a 7th grader at Mandalay Middle School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Anjelica Harrison 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 Anjelica Harrison for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Austin Clark for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Austin Clark is a 7th grader at Mandalay Middle School and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Austin Clark 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 Austin Clark for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication and character in all his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Bobby Roberts for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Bobby Roberts is an 8th grader at Wheat Ridge Middle School and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Bobby Roberts 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 Bobby Roberts for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication and character in all his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Bailey Batiste for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Bailey Batiste is a 7th grader at Mandalay Middle School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Bailey Batiste 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 Bailey Batiste for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Audrey Aragon for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Audrey Aragon is a 12th grader at Jefferson Senior High and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Audrey Aragon 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 Audrey Aragon for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Aujanae Valdez for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Aujanae Valdez is a 12th grader at Jefferson Senior High and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Aujanae Valdez 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 Aujanae Valdez for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Brugette Thompson for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Brugette Thompson is a 12th grader at Pomona High and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Brugette Thompson 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 Brugette Thompson for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 177 I inadvertently missed the vote on rollcall No. 177. I intended to vote ``no.'' Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.''

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Aaron Cormier for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Aaron Cormier is a 12th grader at Standley Lake High and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Aaron Cormier 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 Aaron Cormier for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication and character in all his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Alexander Gallegos for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Alexander Gallegos is an 11th grader at Jefferson Senior High and received this award because his determination and hard work have allowed him to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Alexander Gallegos 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 Alexander Gallegos for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedication and character in all his future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Alicia Chavez for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Alicia Chavez is an 8th grader at Moore Middle School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Alicia Chavez 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 Alicia Chavez for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Andrea Hill for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Andrea Hill is a 7th grader at Oberon Middle School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Andrea Hill 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 Andrea Hill for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud the Honorable Elbra Wedgeworth for receiving the Community Impact Award from Metro Volunteers. As an East Denver native, Elbra Wedgeworth has been a leader in Denver City Government for the past twenty-six years. In addition to her government service, some of her volunteer activities include Host Committee Member of the 2022 Denver Winter Olympics, 2011 Denver Region Sustainable Communities Executive Committee and founder of the African American Cultural Consortium and several other Boards and Councils. The Honorable Elbra Wedgeworth is a highly admired individual who deserves recognition from the community for her leadership and the example she sets for others through her selfless service to those in need. I extend my deepest congratulations to my friend the Honorable Elbra Wedgeworth for this well deserved recognition by Metro Volunteers. Thank you for making our community a better place for all of us.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Alysia Mora-Pina for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Alysia Mora-Pina is an 11th grader at Jefferson Senior High and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Alysia Mora-Pina 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 Alysia Mora-Pina for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Anastasia Lawrence for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Anastasia Lawrence is an 11th grader at Jefferson Senior High and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Anastasia Lawrence 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 Anastasia Lawrence for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Angel Hazlett for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Angel Hazlett is a 7th grader at Drake Middle School and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Angel Hazlett 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 Angel Hazlett for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Andrea Blancas for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Andrea Blancas is a 12th grader at Jefferson Senior High and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Andrea Blancas 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 Andrea Blancas for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud Angelica Prado for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Angelica Prado is a 12th grader at Jefferson Senior High and received this award because her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. The dedication demonstrated by Angelica Prado 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 Angelica Prado for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future accomplishments.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote.

Mr. PERLMUTTER. Will the gentleman yield?

Mr. PERLMUTTER. In its current form, I am.

Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I have a motion to recommit at the desk.

Mr. PERLMUTTER. I yield to my friend, the gentleman from North Carolina.