[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 78 (Friday, May 11, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1022-E1023]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      IN RECOGNITION OF COLORADO SPRINGS CITY MANAGER LORNE KRAMER

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                           HON. DOUG LAMBORN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 10, 2007

  Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mr. Lorne 
Kramer on

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the occasion of his retirement on June 30 after 44 years of commendable 
public service. Prior to his appointment as Colorado Springs City 
Manager in 2002, Mr. Kramer had served 28 years with the Los Angeles 
Police Department and more recently for 11 years as the Chief of Police 
for Colorado Springs.
  A capable leader, Mr. Kramer has been a guiding force behind several 
projects in my hometown including the TOPS renewal, the renovation of 
Prospect Lake, the improvement of METRO and highway transportation 
systems, and the establishment of both Stormwater Enterprise and 
Airport Business Park. In addition to his commendable public service, 
Mr. Kramer volunteers in his private life with many organizations and 
serves on the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce, the 
Colorado Springs Leadership Institute, the Pikes Peak United Way, and 
the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
  Mr. Kramer's list of accolades is impressive. He has received the 
2003 Alumni and Friends Award from the University of Colorado, Colorado 
Springs and the Graduate School of Public Affairs, the Public 
Administrator of the Year from the Graduate School of Public 
Administration at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, and was 
appointed by the Governor of Colorado to the Colorado Peace Officers 
Standards and Training Commission and the Drug Control Systems 
Improvement Committee.
  Colorado's Fifth District is fortunate to count among its citizens a 
man of Mr. Kramer's accomplishments. I am certain that though he is 
retiring from public service, Mr. Kramer will continue to have a 
positive impact on the Colorado Springs Community.

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