[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 142 (Thursday, September 22, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1692-E1693]
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                      IN HONOR OF MAYOR STEVE BACH

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                           HON. DOUG LAMBORN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 22, 2011

  Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate the 
new mayor of Colorado Springs, Steve Bach. Situated at the heart of my 
district, Colorado Springs is an exceptional community that deserves an 
exceptional leader. Mayor Bach is that man.
  In 2010, Colorado Springs voters adopted a strong mayor-council form 
of government. As the city's first mayor under this new model, Steve 
will lead Colorado Springs through this historic transition. For the 
first time in the city's 140-year history, the Mayor will have broad 
powers over hiring and firing city workers.
  Mayor Bach has a unique opportunity to shape the city's direction for 
years to come. Mayor Bach has lived in Colorado Springs for over 40 
years and has seen the city change from a small town nestled in the 
foothills of the Rocky Mountains to the 41st largest metro area in the 
country.
  Mayor Bach previously was a commercial real estate broker who retains 
longstanding ties to the business community. He promises to improve the 
business climate by cutting red tape at City Hall. His fresh ideas on 
job creation and his history of building coalitions in

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the community will no doubt bring new vigor to the area's economy.
  As a devoted husband and family man, Mayor Bach knows the kind of 
values and ideals that are required to lead in a responsible and 
conservative manner. I wish the Mayor success in his new job. I know 
that Colorado Springs could not ask for a better mayor at this critical 
time.

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