[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 22 (Thursday, February 9, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E174]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


        CITY OF GOLDEN USA PRO CYCLING CHALLENGE STAGE SIX TEAM

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 9, 2012

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
the City of Golden USA Pro Cycling Challenge Stage Six Team for 
receiving the Chairman's Award from the Greater Golden Chamber of 
Commerce.
  The Greater Golden Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Award is a very 
special award and is not awarded every year. This award is at the 
discretion of the Chair. Nominees must contribute a great deal to the 
overall economic vitality of the Greater Golden Area.
  For seven consecutive days, 135 of the world's top athletes raced 
across 518 miles through the majestic Rockies, reaching higher 
altitudes than they have ever had to endure, more than two miles in 
elevation. It featured the best of the best in professional cycling, 
competing on a challenging course through some of America's most 
beautiful scenery, including cities such as Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge, 
Steamboat Springs and Golden.
  The USA Pro Cycling Challenge commissioned IFM, a global sports 
research firm with 20 plus years of cycling experience around the 
world, to conduct a quantitative research study to measure the overall 
economic impact of the inaugural cycling event. Their findings showed 
the economic impact to the State of Colorado was in excess of $83.5 
million. Golden received a great deal of this impact as the crowds in 
Golden and surrounding areas were enormous. Due to the Golden Team's 
excellent job in 2011, the City of Golden has been awarded the 
beginning of the fifth stage for 2012.
  I extend my deepest congratulations to the City of Golden USA Pro 
Cycling Challenge Six Team for this well deserved recognition by the 
Greater Golden Chamber of Commerce. I have no doubt they will excel in 
2012.

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