[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 72 (Wednesday, May 14, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E950-E951]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN HONOR OF ENGLEWOOD'S JUBILEE II

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                           HON. DIANA DeGETTE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 14, 2003

  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the City of 
Englewood, Colorado, on the occasion of its Centennial Anniversary. I 
am truly honored to have the privilege of representing this outstanding 
community in the United States Congress. The City of Englewood will 
celebrate 100 years of colorful history and development on May 13, 
2003.
  The Englewood area has a rich and colorful history. In the mid 
1800's, the Ute Indians, buffalo, elk, antelope and other animals 
inhabited this alpine plateau. In 1858, gold was discovered in this 
area and the first gold mining camp was set up at the mouth of Little 
Dry Creek. As in many mining enclaves in the West, this miner's camp 
quickly became a popular spot for gambling, saloons and roadhouses. By 
1903, the inhabitants of this prairie community wanted to burnish a 
solid community reputation and the Town of Englewood was incorporated 
on May 13, 1903.
  The City of Englewood has grown from its original prairie confines 
and a small gold mining camp, to become a city with a rich tradition of 
hospitality, vitality and amenities for residents and visitors alike. 
Englewood has become an urban mainstay of the southern Metro Denver 
area with a diverse population of over 31,000 residents.
  Englewood offers the congenial and sociable atmosphere of an 
authentic community with all the benefits of the larger adjacent 
metropolitan area. The City of Englewood has become a prominent 
business center, which is home to 1,841 businesses within industrial, 
manufacturing, and service sectors and enjoys a full-time employment 
base of approximately 23,500 jobs.
  The City Englewood is also fortunate to have outstanding cadre of 
public safety personnel including 56 firefighters, 73 full and part-
time law enforcement personnel, 4 reserve officers, 36 support 
personnel, and 16 code enforcement personnel to safeguard the health 
and safety of residents, visitors and employers of the City of 
Englewood.
  The unique appeal of Englewood, coupled with the business and 
cultural amenities of the Rocky Mountain Region, make it an exceptional 
place to call home for both residents and businesses. With excellent 
access, a strong employee base and business-friendly government, 
Englewood has long been the location of choice for successful 
businesses--boasting more jobs and businesses per square mile than any 
other city in the Rocky Mountains.
  Under its progressive civic leadership, the City of Englewood has 
designed and built Englewood City Center. It replaced an aging suburban 
shopping mall and has become an outstanding multi-use urban civic 
center. This 55-acre public/private urban design project has 
coordinated the complex needs of city government, regional 
transportation system, national retailers and homebuilders, and 
nonprofit cultural organizations. It has transformed a single-use 
facility into a multi-purpose transit oriented development that is 
safely accessible by train, bus, car, bike and pedestrians.
  Englewood's access to the region's superior light rail transportation 
system helps to meet the needs of local business and the city's 
residents. This unique transportation amenity offers convenient, quick, 
and inexpensive access to Englewood's cultural, educational, 
entertainment, recreational, and business activities from throughout 
the Denver Metropolitan area. Englewood's central location makes the 
area a natural transportation hub, and offers a mere 15-minute commute 
to downtown Denver.
  The City of Englewood has been on the forefront of housing and 
community development by promoting and providing a varied mix of 
housing opportunities including affordable housing, expandable housing 
for different life-cycle stages, workforce housing opportunities, and 
housing for special needs.
  Englewood is responsible for maintaining sizable high quality civic 
infrastructure including 310 acres of parks and open space, 118 miles 
of City streets, and over 2,558 acres of

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residential land area. Of particular note is the Englewood Wastewater 
Treatment Plant, which is the third largest publicly owned treatment 
facility in the State of Colorado. This advanced treatment plant 
restores wastewater for 25 districts in the Denver Metro area and 
treats approximately 27 million gallons of wastewater per day.
  Englewood is also on the forefront of preserving and maintaining a 
quality environment. The Englewood Brownfield sites provide excellent 
opportunities for businesses and investors to reuse and renovate 
commercial real estate expansion as well as the reuse of land for 
expansion and redevelopment.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in commending the City of Englewood, 
Colorado, on the occasion of its 100th Anniversary. Residents of this 
community enjoy an exceptional quality of life, as they are part of a 
vibrant and cosmopolitan city that continues build a better future for 
its citizens and our children.

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