[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 75 (Wednesday, June 2, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E996]
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                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO DAVID LORENZ

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                        HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 2, 2004

  Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to recognize 
the importance of our community parks, and their caretakers. Often 
parks and cityscapes go overlooked during our busy days. However, 
keeping open spaces green, clean and well-kept is not an easy task. For 
this reason, I rise to pay tribute to David Lorenz for being awarded 
the 2003 Manager of the Year Award by the Special District Association 
of Colorado.
  Mr. Lorenz has been the executive director of the South Suburban Park 
and Recreation District for the last 17 years. His accomplishments 
include overseeing the Goodson Recreation Center and the Sheridan 
Recreation Center. He has worked to preserve 3,000 acres of land for 
parks and open space, as well as a comprehensive 120 mile trail system 
used by walkers, joggers, and bicyclists.
  David Lorenz has shown devotion to the community by maintaining and 
designing a variety of outdoor activities for the residents of South 
Suburban. He also received Honorable Mention in the Special Projects 
category for the ``Living Well'' initiative which helps to fight 
obesity in children and adults.
  Mr. Lorenz' dedication, and the dedication of other caretakers, to 
the provision of recreation activities and the upkeep of our parks 
serve as a great benefit to all Americans.

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