[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 191 (Tuesday, December 13, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2237]
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                            VIONA MAE HADER

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 13, 2011

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Viona Mae Hader for her outstanding service to our community.
  Viona is an inspirational and active member of the Golden community. 
She first moved to Golden in 1941 where she helped to establish and 
revitalize community events. In an effort to expand local trail rides, 
Viona helped revitalize the Buffalo Bill Days parade. She played an 
instrumental role in establishing the Foothills Art Center by 
purchasing the building and converting it into a gallery.
  Viona is knowledgeable and observant. When she saw veterans receiving 
American flags for their service, she wondered how she could showcase 
these amazing soldiers' accomplishments. Soon after, she started the 
Flag Project at the Golden Cemetery. At the beginning, there were only 
eight flags, but now there are over 315 flags every Memorial Day, July 
4th and Labor Day.
  Viona is a pioneer. She was the first full-time employee of the 
Golden Chamber of Commerce and helped develop the first Golden tourist 
program. Among her many firsts, Viona is credited for writing the first 
History of Golden.
  I extend my deepest congratulations to Viona Mae Hader for her well 
deserved honor 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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