[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2210-E2211]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             RITA PETERSON

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 21, 2010

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Rita Peterson for her outstanding service to our community.
   Rita Peterson has been co-owner and Vice president of her family 
owned appraisal business since 1977. The business has grown from one 
appraiser and a part time secretary to six full time appraisers and 
three administrative staff. They began primarily appraising operating 
farms and ranches throughout the state, and now deal with more complex 
issues involving eminent domain, conservation easement valuations and 
federal land exchanges.
   While running and expanding her business, Rita still found time to 
become involved in the community. Most notable has been her involvement 
with the Senior Resource Center since 1982. Her vision has been the key 
to the

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$8.7 million dollar expansion and renovation project which includes a 
new 17,000 square foot Adult Day building.
   I extend my deepest congratulations to Rita Peterson for being 
honored by the West Chamber serving Jefferson County. I have no doubt 
she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future 
accomplishments.

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