Ed Perlmutter

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the Thornton Fire Department in Thornton Colorado for earning the 2021 Congressional Fire Service Institute's Masimo Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award, which is given annually to the top fire department in the country. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Thornton Fire Department has gone above and beyond to serve their community. As part of their efforts, they created a Pandemic Response Team that has conducted over 20,000 COVID tests for public employees, senior citizens, first responders, and other community members. When vaccines became available, the Pandemic Response Team expanded their services to administer over 80,000 vaccinations at drive-thru sites for city employees and other members of the community. The Pandemic Response Team's success has led other fire agencies from around the country to look to Thornton as a model for how to effectively respond to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a very difficult year for fire and emergency services, the Thornton Fire Department's innovative approach to a rapidly changing public health crisis has been crucial in saving lives and protecting the broader Thornton community. I extend my deepest appreciation to the first responders of the Thornton Fire Department for their dedication and outstanding service to their community.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Tadd Overstreet of Wheat Ridge, Colorado for receiving both the City of Wheat Ridge's 17th Annual Cultural Commission Award and Sustainability Award for his contributions through his coffee shop, Stylus and Crate. Whether it be through public programing or the display of art, the Cultural Commission Award aims to recognize those who promote and encourage culture in the Wheat Ridge community. Tadd has been engaged with providing the residents of Wheat Ridge with an enjoyable, cultural experience through his local coffee shop, Stylus and Crate, which seeks to provide its customers with a unique experience integrated with vinyl and art. Located at the BartaHouse in the heart of Wheat Ridge, Stylus and Crate serves up a mix of coffee, music, and art while also engaging in sustainable, environmentally friendly practices. The coffee shop uses coffee from local Denver companies and ensures their responsible sourcing practices have a positive impact on our community and our state. Congratulations to Tadd Overstreet and Stylus and Crate Coffee Shop for their contribution to the Wheat Ridge community and for receiving these awards.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize West 38 of Wheat Ridge, Colorado for receiving the City of Wheat Ridge's 17th Annual Reinvestment Award. The award is given to a Wheat Ridge business that has reinvested significant resources into our community. West 38 is a new apartment complex in the heart of Wheat Ridge that provides market-rate housing to our community. With an impressive 165 units, many residents of Wheat Ridge will be able to call West 38 home for years to come. They also have a wide array of amenities for their tenants. Their beautiful development is a welcome addition to the housing market and our community. Congratulations to West 38 for their contribution to the Wheat Ridge community and for receiving these awards.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Kate Cooke of Wheat Ridge, Colorado for receiving the Wheat Ridge Business Association's 2021 Special Recognition City Award. The Special Recognition City Award is given to a person or organization in Wheat Ridge who exemplifies outstanding service, leadership, and participation in the community. Kate has exemplified these qualities and more with her work as a champion of small business. By helping to grow local small businesses, Kate has helped contribute to what makes Wheat Ridge unique while also benefiting our local economy and enhancing our community. Congratulations to Kate Cooke for her contribution to the Wheat Ridge community and for receiving this award.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Eugene Kahng of Wheat Ridge, Colorado for receiving the City of Wheat Ridge's Annual Council Partnership Award. The award is given to a member of the Wheat Ridge community that has demonstrated dedication, service and leadership to the local community. Eugene owns and manages the Colorado + brew pub in Wheat Ridge, which has become a favorite among Wheat Ridge residents since its opening. Eugene's contribution to the community will be recognized by members of the Wheat Ridge City Council during the awards reception. Congratulations to Eugene Kahng for his contribution to the Wheat Ridge community and for receiving this award.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the City of Wheat Ridge's COVID-19 Response Team in Wheat Ridge, Colorado for receiving the Wheat Ridge Business Association's 2021 Special Recognition City Award. The Special Recognition City Award is given to a person or organization in Wheat Ridge community who exemplifies outstanding service, leadership, and participation in the community. The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on our local community, the entire country, and the rest of the world. The City's COVID Response Team is comprised of city staff and community members, including Steve Art, Amber Garrett, Diamante Hornyack, Allison Lewis, Robin Lofton, Cindy Peterson, Allison Scheck, and Sara Spaulding. As the city dealt with an unprecedented pandemic and some of its darkest days, these men and women came to the aid of their community to help coordinate, develop and implement an effective and timely response to the various challenges and issues that have come up throughout the pandemic. I thank every member of the COVID-19 Response Team for their hard work, dedication and sacrifice during this trying time, and congratulations for receiving this award.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Poor Boy Rods of Wheat Ridge, Colorado for receiving the City of Wheat Ridge's Annual Business of the Year Award. Poor Boy Rods is an example of what makes Wheat Ridge great. The team at Poor Boy Rods earned the Business of the Year award because of their outstanding performance and contribution to our community. Poor Boy Rods is known for fixing up classic cars and helping to restore them to their former glory. Preserving such classic symbols of Americana is important and will allow future generations to enjoy these vehicles just as much as the generations before us. Located in Wheat Ridge, the work done by Poor Boy Rods can be seen on roads throughout our beautiful community and state. Congratulations to Poor Boy Rods for their contribution to the Wheat Ridge community and for receiving this award.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Personal Achievement Martial Arts of Wheat Ridge, Colorado for receiving the City of Wheat Ridge's 17th Annual Business of the Year Award. Led by a persevering team, Personal Achievement Martial Arts was able to have an impactful year of education and training for local youth in the field of martial arts, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. They offer a wide array of programs spanning from preschool-aged children all the way up to adulthood. Personal Achievement Martial Arts strives to make an inclusive environment for every one of their students, and pass on their skills of self-defense on to eager learners. Congratulations to Personal Achievement Martial Arts for their contribution to the Wheat Ridge community and for receiving this award.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Vickie Corder of Wheat Ridge, Colorado for receiving the Wheat Ridge Business Association's 2021 Special Recognition City Award. The Special Recognition City Award is given to a person or organization in Wheat Ridge who exemplifies outstanding service, leadership, and participation in the community. Vickie's bakery, Grammy's Goodies, has been a staple in Wheat Ridge for years, and has brought smiles to guests' faces for as long as they have been open. The COVID-19 pandemic presented many challenges for and the local bakery but Vickie continued to serve local residents, even providing meals for frontline workers during some of the worst days of the pandemic. Congratulations to Vickie Corder of Grammy's Goodies for her contribution to the Wheat Ridge community and for receiving this award.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lynn Tran of Wheat Ridge, Colorado for receiving the Wheat Ridge Business Association's 2021 Rising Star Award. The Rising Star Award is given to a member of the Wheat Ridge business community who has made significant strides in their ability to lead and grow as a business leader and who shows great potential for the future. Lynn Tran is a chiropractor in Wheat Ridge at Wild and Precious Optimal Living. She has continued to grow her business and become a leader in the community for her exceptional service and work. Congratulations to Lynn Tran for her contribution to the Wheat Ridge community and for receiving this award.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dominick Breton of Wheat Ridge, Colorado for receiving the City of Wheat Ridge's Annual Mayor's Partnership Award. The Annual Mayor's Partnership Award is given to a member of the Wheat Ridge community that has demonstrated exemplary service and leadership to the local community. As a member of the Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors, Dominick has dedicated time and resources to his community and to local businesses. He has personally engaged with several local businesses and organizations, including throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. These contributions will be recognized by Wheat Ridge Mayor Bud Starker during the awards reception. Congratulations to Dominick Breton for his contribution to the Wheat Ridge community and for receiving this award.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate Salud Family Health Centers on their 51st anniversary. Salud Family Health Centers have been an integral part of the community for the past 51 years. Originally known as, ``Plan de Salud del Valle'', or ``the health plan of the valley'', they began as healthcare providers to field workers in Fort Lupton, Colo. Over the years, they have grown significantly, opening numerous locations across the front range and Denver metro region. Since 1970, Salud's commitment to people has remained their top priority. As a non-profit, Salud's goal is to provide healthcare to those in the community that would not otherwise have access to affordable, quality health services. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the service provided by Salud has been invaluable for our community and my heartfelt appreciation goes to all the Salud staff and healthcare workers for taking such good care of our community during this difficult time. Congratulations to Salud Family Health Centers for 51 fantastic years, and I thank them for their numerous contributions to our community and state. We are lucky to have them in our community and wish them the best of luck in the coming years.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Maki DeLaet of Wheat Ridge, Colorado for receiving the Wheat Ridge Business Association's Member of the Year Award and the City of Wheat Ridge's Special Recognition City Award. The Member of the Year Award is given to a member of the Wheat Ridge Business Association for their continued work both with the organization and the community as a whole. The Special Recognition City Award is given to a person or organization in Wheat Ridge who exemplifies outstanding service, leadership, and participation in the community and aims to recognize them for their achievement. As President of the Wheat Ridge Business Association since 2018, Maki has contributed a significant amount of time to the organization and the larger Wheat Ridge community. Along with her work with the association, Maki is a successful leader in business with her company, EduCyber. Congratulations to Maki for her well-deserved recognition, and I thank her for her contributions to our community.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I just would remind the gentleman from Alabama the matter was deemed germane by the Parliamentarian. I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Davidson).

Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I have an amendment at the desk.

Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I yield myself 1\1/2\ minutes. Madam Speaker, I offer this amendment, which is identical to the SAFE Banking Act the House passed by a vote of 321-101 in April. 180 bipartisan Members of Congress and 39 bipartisan Senators are cosponsors of this important legislation to allow State-regulated cannabis businesses to access the financial system and improve safety in our communities by getting cash off the streets. By bringing cash into the financial system, banks and credit unions will subject the funds and the account holders to rigorous anti-money laundering and ``know your customer'' requirements. Under FinCEN's 2014 guidance, financial institutions must comply with a heightened anti- money laundering reporting regime when providing services to cannabis businesses. This will strengthen the security of our financial system and our country by keeping bad actors like foreign cartels out of the cannabis industry. But most importantly, this amendment will reduce the risk of violent crime in our communities. By dealing in all cash, these businesses and their employees become targets for robbery, assaults, burglaries, and more. In Colorado, Travis Mason, a young father and Marine Corps veteran, was murdered while working as a security guard for a cannabis business. We cannot wait any longer to address this public safety threat. I want to thank my cosponsors on this amendment, Representatives Velazquez, Davidson, Correa, Blumenauer, Joyce, and Barbara Lee, as well as former Representatives Heck and Stivers. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I include in the Record a letter from Governors from 21 States and Territories endorsing the SAFE Banking Act, along with a list of 41 other diverse organizations who support the legislation. Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Majority Leader, Washington, DC. Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Washington, DC. Hon. Sherrod Brown, Chair, Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, Washington, DC. Hon. Maxine Waters, Chair, House Committee on Financial Services, Washington, DC. Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader, Washington, DC. Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, Washington, DC. Hon. Pat Toomey, Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, Washington, DC. Hon. Patrick McHenry, Ranking Member, House Committee on Financial Services, Washington, DC. April 19, 2021. Dear Congressional Leaders: As our States' chief executives, we urge Congress to pass legislation allowing states with legalized medical or adult-use cannabis to operate safely under the national banking system. We strongly support the passage of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2021 (H.R. 1996/S. 910) or similar legislation that would remove the legal uncertainty and allow banks and credit unions to provide services to state-licensed cannabis- related businesses. We were pleased that the House passed similar legislation in the 116th Congress (H.R. 1595). The SAFE Banking Act of 2021 already has more than 165 bipartisan House cosponsors and more than 30 bipartisan Senate cosponsors. The legislation has also received support from more than 30 associations. Currently, 36 U.S. states, four U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia have legalized the medical use of cannabis. Additionally, 18 states, two territories, and the District of Columbia have legalized recreational use by adults over 21 years of age. Despite legalization of cannabis at the state-level, our financial institutions face enormous legal risks and criminal and civil liability under the Controlled Substances Act. These barriers disincentive financial institutions from providing banking services to state-licensed and regulated cannabis businesses. Because few banks and credit unions provide these services, state-licensed cannabis businesses predominantly operate on a cash basis. Without banking services, state-licensed cannabis businesses are unable to write checks, make and receive electronic payments, utilize a payroll provider, or accept credit and debit cards. Cash only businesses pose a significant public safety risk to customers and employees. The cash-only environment also burdens state and local government agencies that must collect tax and fee payments in person and in cash, which creates additional public expenses and employee safety risks. State and federal governments have a shared interest in upholding the rule of law, protecting public safety, and transitioning markets out of the shadows and into our transparent and regulated banking system. Many of our states have implemented laws and regulations to reduce these risks while ensuring financial accountability of the cannabis industry. These public safety risks can be further mitigated on the federal level by passing the SAFE Banking Act to provide state-licensed cannabis businesses with access to banking service providers. We urge you to pass the SAFE Banking Act of 2021 or similar legislation that would provide a safe harbor for depository institutions that provide a financial product or service to a state-licensed cannabis business in states that have legalized cannabis. We look forward to working with you as legislation progresses to address this urgent public policy and safety concern. Sincerely, Governor Jared Polis, State of Colorado; Governor Ned Lamont, State of Connecticut; Governor John Bel Edwards, State of Louisiana; Governor Charlie Baker, State of Massachusetts; Governor Steve Sisolak, State of Nevada; Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, State of New Mexico; Governor Doug Burgum, State of North Dakota; Governor Gavin Newsom, State of California; Governor JB Pritzker, State of Illinois; Governor Janet Mills, State of Maine; Governor Gretchen Whitmer, State of Michigan; Governor Phil Murphy, State of New Jersey; Governor Andrew Cuomo, State of New York; Governor Kate Brown, State of Oregon; Governor Tom Wolf, State of Pennsylvania; Governor Albert Bryan, Territory of U.S. Virgin Islands; Governor Jay Inslee, State of Washington; Governor Tony Evers, State of Wisconsin; Governor Spencer Cox, State of Utah; Governor Ralph Northam, State of Virginia; Governor Jim Justice, State of West Virginia. The SAFE Banking Act is supported by Governors from 21 states and territories as well as these 41 organizations 1. American Bankers Association (ABA). 2. American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL). 3. American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI). 4. American Financial Services Association (AFSA). 5. American Land Title Association (ALTA). 6. American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA). 7. American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp (ATACH). 8. Arizona Dispensaries Association (ADA). 9. Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR). 10. California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues (CCUL). 11. California Insurance Commissioner and California Department of Insurance. 12. Cannabis Business Association of Illinois. 13. Colorado Bankers Association. 14. Colorado Municipal League. 15. Credit Union National Association (CUNA). 16. Council of lnsurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB). 17. Electronic Transactions Association (ETA). 18. Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA). 19. Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA). 20. Insured Retirement Institute (IRI). 21. Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP). 22. Mountain West Credit Union Association (MWCUA). 23. National Armored Car Association. 24. National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU). 25. National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC). 26. National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA). 27. National Association of Realtors. 28. National Association of State Treasurers (NAST). 29. National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR). 30. National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA). 31. National Medicinal Cannabis Coalition (NMCC). 32. National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). 33. Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA). 34. Policy Center for Public Health & Safety. 35. Reinsurance Association of America (RAA). 36. Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) 37. The Real Estate Roundtable. 38. United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). 39. U.S. Cannabis Council (USCC). 40. U.S. Hemp Roundtable. 41. Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA).

Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Correa).

Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time to close. This is a public safety and a national security matter, very germane to the issues at hand, dealing with foreign cartels and particularly the cash that is developed by this business that leads to crime. We have seen murders, robberies, assaults, and then the potential for foreign malignant forces to get into the cannabis industry here in the United States. I urge the passage of amendment No. 1 and yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, on behalf of Congressman Crow, Congressman Neguse, and myself, I rise today to recognize and honor Richard ``Dick'' Lamm, the former Governor of Colorado from 1975 to 1987. Governor Lamm was a tremendous leader and public servant for our great State of Colorado. He passed away on July 29, 2021. As a three- term Governor, he was one of the longest-serving Governors in Colorado history. Governor Lamm was born in Wisconsin and moved to Denver in 1962. He served as a State representative from 1966 to 1974, where he rose to the position of assistant minority leader. During that time, he sponsored and helped pass several pieces of noteworthy legislation, including the Nation's first abortion law in 1967, ensuring women access to critical healthcare, including abortion services in cases of rape or incest. In 1987, he began his first term as Governor of Colorado and went on to serve for 12 years, earning support from people across the State with his no-nonsense attitude and strong commitment to equality, education, and the environment. Before holding office, Governor Lamm served as a first lieutenant in the United States Army and worked as an attorney and a certified public accountant. After leaving office, he coordinated and co-directed the University of Denver Institute for Public Policy Studies. Above all else, Dick Lamm was a devoted husband and loving father. He stayed active in politics and kept up with Colorado news until his death. While Colorado has been blessed with many great leaders throughout its history, few rise to the caliber and reputation of Dick Lamm.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Michael McCarron for being awarded by the Arvada Chamber of Commerce. In 1999, Michael purchased Lakeside Insurance and quickly made a name for himself in the community and the industry. He was named Insurance Person of the Year in 2016. In addition to running Lakeside Insurance, Michael volunteers on various boards including the Arvada Chamber of Commerce, Arvada Citizens Police Academy, CU Denver College of Business Development Committee, Denver Sevens Rugby Tournament, FBI Citizens Academy Alumni, Real Colorado Soccer, and West Point Metro District. Michael has been a rock in the Arvada Chamber of Commerce for more than ten years, and most recently ended his tenure on the Chamber's Board of Directors where he served as chair and helped lead the Chamber's advocacy efforts. He is a leader in the Arvada community and a trusted voice encouraging and leading its thriving business community. Michael and his wife have three kids, and he enjoys coaching their soccer and hockey teams. In his free time--he loves to spend time with his family, hunt, travel and hang out at his cabin in Grand Lake. I thank Michael McCarron for his hard work and dedication to our community and congratulate him on being awarded by the Arvada Chamber of Commerce.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Community First Foundation as the 2020 Behind the Scenes award winner by the Arvada Chamber of Commerce. For many decades, Community First Foundation has done exceptional work in supporting Colorado nonprofits, but they showed particular leadership and commitment to our community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Community First Foundation was originally founded in 1975 as the Lutheran Medical Center Foundation. In these beginning years, they focused on fundraising efforts for the Lutheran Medical Center, a nonprofit hospital supporting the western suburbs of Denver. Today, they help donors with philanthropic planning, and support nonprofits with grants and resources in order to build resilient and connected communities across Jefferson County. The organization has seen incredible success in its initiatives, particularly in its founding and continued sponsorship of the annual Colorado Gives Day. Created in 2010, Colorado Gives Day is now the second-largest 24 hour day of giving in the nation, with more than $419 million donated to Colorado nonprofits between 2010 and 2020. In recognition of this initiative, Community First Foundation was named the Outstanding Foundation of the Year by Ability Connection Colorado in 2014. More recently, Community First Foundation served our community in exceptional ways through their efforts to strengthen and stabilize nonprofit organizations across Jefferson County during the COVID-19 pandemic. They established the Jefferson County Hope Fund to ensure the nonprofit community and government agencies serving Jefferson County could continue their services and response to the public health crisis. As of April 2020, they provided $970,500 to 92 different nonprofits. Since then, they have disbursed three additional rounds of funding to aid in Jefferson County's recovery. I applaud Community First Foundation for their incredible work and commitment to our community and congratulate them on being recognized as the Behind the Scenes Award winner by the Arvada Chamber of Commerce.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Amy Powell for being awarded the 2020 Chamber Leader of the Year by the Arvada Chamber of Commerce. Amy has served the Arvada Chamber of Commerce with a sense of commitment and engagement over the past few years, including on several committees such as workforce, Leadership KAPS Council as well as presented on a variety of topics. Amy is also the founder of Well Works, which trains and coaches the construction industry professionals to address unique problems within their industry. She also spent many years at Golden Triangle Construction company where she held several different positions, including director of training and outreach. She earned her B.S. in Construction Management from Colorado State University as well as her Master's in Adult Education and Training. When describing her job, she says, ``I understand that there's the people side of building and the building side of people.'' She explains that in construction too often the focus is on the building and the money, but not the people. Amy understands the importance of a thriving business community and the power of people and is committed to ensuring that Arvada is a topnotch community. Congratulations to Amy Powell for being recognized as the 2020 Chamber Leader of the Year by the Arvada Chamber of Commerce.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Epic Experience for being recognized as the 2020 Non-Profit of the Year by the Arvada Chamber of Commerce. Epic Experience was founded in 2012 by Nancy Ferro and Abby Staible, after Nancy's eldest son Michael received a testicular cancer diagnosis. This experience led the two of them to establish Epic Experience, an Arvada-based non-profit with the goal of empowering adult cancer survivors to live and thrive beyond cancer. They empower their members by offering workshops and camps to individuals who are dealing with a cancer diagnosis as a way to help cope with the mental and physical ramifications of these diagnoses. These experiences often provide a weeklong trip in the Rocky Mountains and allows patients and survivors a chance to challenge themselves physically, share their experiences with fellow survivors, and find community during a difficult time. Since their beginning in 2012, Epic Experience has raised over $2.5 million dollars and helped nearly 5,000 cancer survivors and thrivers. They have seen tremendous success with their program reporting 95 percent of campers having an improvement in their mental health after attending a camp or workshop. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Epic Experience demonstrated their resiliency by transforming its traditional in person camping seminars to a virtual setting to protect its immune-compromised population. In addition, Epic Experience offered free online yoga, training, and how-to videos as well as three-day virtual seminars to help maintain the close connections and support the non-profit provides so many. Epic Experience reflects and embodies the compassion, love, and sense of community that is well-known in Arvada and is so important for cancer survivors. The success of Epic Experience has led to life- changing, positive impacts for so many and given individuals a great quality of life as they survive and thrive beyond cancer. Congratulations to Epic Experience for their hard work and dedication to our community and for receiving the Non-Profit of the Year award from the Arvada Chamber of Commerce.

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Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Kat Douglas for being awarded the 2020 Arvada Chamber of Commerce's Chairman's Choice Award.