Brittany Pettersen

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Charles Komon for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award. Charles has overcome many challenges along his journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Charles, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Charles's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Drake Middle School and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future. It is my honor to congratulate Charles Komon on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Violet Kehl for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award. Violet has overcome many challenges along her journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Violet, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Violet's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Drake Middle School and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future. It is my honor to congratulate Violet Kehl on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ava Conley- Willoughby for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award. Ava has overcome many challenges along her journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Ava, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Ava's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Arvada West High School and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future. It is my honor to congratulate Ava Conley-Willoughby on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Justin Peterson for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award. Justin has overcome many challenges along his journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Justin, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Justin's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Arvada West High School and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future. It is my honor to congratulate Justin Peterson on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award.

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Isobel Sprenger for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award. Isobel has overcome many challenges along her journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Isobel, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Isobel's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Arvada West High School and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future. It is my honor to congratulate Isobel Sprenger on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award.

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Avery Dion for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award. Avery has overcome many challenges along the journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Avery, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Avery's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Drake Middle School and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future. It is my honor to congratulate Avery Dion on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Nathalie Sanchez for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award. Nathalie has overcome many challenges along her journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Nathalie, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Nathalie's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Arvada K-8 and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future. It is my honor to congratulate Nathalie Sanchez on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Peytynn Adams for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award. Peytynn has overcome many challenges along her journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Peytynn, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Peytynn's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Drake Middle School and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future. It is my honor to congratulate Peytynn Adams on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award.

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Alejandro Valdez for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award. Alejandro has overcome many challenges along his journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Alejandro, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Alejandro's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Arvada K-8 and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future. It is my honor to congratulate Alejandro Valdez on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Keaton Ahrendt for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award. Keaton has overcome many challenges along his journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Keaton, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Keaton's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Drake Middle School and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future. It is my honor to congratulate Keaton Ahrendt on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award.

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Danica Barela for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award. Danica has overcome many challenges along her journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Danica, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Danica's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Drake Middle School and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future. It is my honor to congratulate Danica Barela on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sydney Campbell for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award. Sydney has overcome many challenges along her journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Sydney, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Sydney's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Drake Middle School and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future. It is my honor to congratulate Sydney Campbell on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Zayne James for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award. Zayne has overcome many challenges along his journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Zayne, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Zayne's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Arvada K-8 and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future. It is my honor to congratulate Zayne James on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Damon Goebel for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award. Damon has overcome many challenges along his journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Damon, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Damon's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Arvada K-8 and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future. It is my honor to congratulate Damon Goebel on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Samy A. Osorio Albornoz for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award. Samy has overcome many challenges along his journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Samy, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Samy's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Arvada K-8 and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future. It is my honor to congratulate Samy A. Osorio Albornoz on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize David Jaimes Gomez for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award. David has overcome many challenges along his journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like David, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to David's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Arvada K-8 and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future. It is my honor to congratulate David Jaimes Gomez on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Eva Hern for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award. Eva has overcome many challenges along her journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Eva, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Eva's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Arvada K-8 and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future. It is my honor to congratulate Eva Hern on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Amira Perea for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award. Amira has overcome many challenges along her journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Amira, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Amira's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Arvada K-8 and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future. It is my honor to congratulate Amira Perea on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Eshaya Gray- Sullivan for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award. Eshaya has overcome many challenges along her journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Eshaya, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Eshaya's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Arvada K-8 and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future. It is my honor to congratulate Eshaya Gray-Sullivan on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Warren Tech of Jefferson County Public Schools for their 50th anniversary. Warren Tech is one of the leading Career and Technical Education (CTE) centers in Colorado, preparing students to jump straight into successful careers or to be competitive applicants for college. For five decades, Warren Tech has empowered students through 36 innovative programs, where experienced faculty and industry partners collaborate to provide real-world projects, internships, and apprenticeships. They have equipped students with Post-Secondary Workforce Readiness (PWR) skills while providing over 13,000 free college credits and 1,600 industry certifications annually. Warren Tech's rigorous educational programs, ranging from agriculture, STEM, arts, trades, and more, are proof of their mission to make meaningful connections between 21st Century academic knowledge and career-focused learning. On behalf of the people of Colorado's Seventh Congressional District, it is my honor to congratulate Warren Tech on its 50th anniversary and thank all the educators and dedicated individuals who work there for their commitment to our community.

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ana Olalde Guerrero for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award. Ana has overcome many challenges along her journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Ana, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Ana's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Arvada K-8 and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future. It is my honor to congratulate Ana Olalde Guerrero on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jeffrey Hammond of Canon City for his heroic actions, which have earned him the prestigious Life Saving Award from the Park Law Enforcement Association. On January 29, 2023, while serving as an Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Ranger, Jeffrey demonstrated exceptional bravery and skill during a critical rescue operation in Bighorn Canyon. His quick response and decisive actions under pressure were instrumental in saving the life of a woman trapped in her vehicle in the frigid waters of the Arkansas River. Jeffrey's involvement in the rescue went far beyond the call of duty. Upon arriving at the scene and assessing the situation, he donned his swift water rescue suit and navigated the icy waters, having to force open the vehicle's door to access the driver. He then securely placed a life jacket on her and coordinated with first responders to ensure a safe extraction. On behalf of the people of Colorado's Seventh Congressional District, it is my honor to extend our deepest gratitude and congratulations to Jeffrey Hammond for his life-saving act.

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Julianna Martinez for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award. Julianna has overcome many challenges along her journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Julianna, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Julianna's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Arvada K-8 and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future. It is my honor to congratulate Julianna Martinez on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award.

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ana S. Hernandez Morales for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award. Ana has overcome many challenges along her journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Ana, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Ana's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Arvada K-8 and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future. It is my honor to congratulate Ana S. Hernandez Morales on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Hailey Altorei for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award. Hailey has overcome many challenges along her journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Hailey, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Hailey's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Arvada K-8 and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future. It is my honor to congratulate Hailey Altorei on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.