[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 150 (Wednesday, November 28, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1821]
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                               DOT WRIGHT

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 28, 2012

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Dot Wright for her outstanding service to our community.
  Since 2008 Dot has served as President and CEO of the Arvada Chamber 
of Commerce. Her successes have led to significant growth in the 
chamber's membership and outreach efforts. In addition, Dot has worked 
tirelessly to create a better trained workforce for jobs of the 21st 
Century.
  In 2011, Dot created the Jefferson County Business Education Alliance 
(JCBEA) which partners business owners and students with educational 
opportunities such as internships and job shadowing. Her vision led to 
a full-time position with the Jefferson County Department of Human 
Services tasked with expanding this successful program county-wide.
  Dot is also involved with many community organizations. She serves on 
the Arvada Colts Board of Directors, Arvada Economic Development 
Association, Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis Club, the Arvada--Wheat Ridge 
Ambassadors for Youth and the Historic Olde Town Arvada Board of 
Directors. She also serves on my Small Business Advisory Committee.
  I extend my deepest congratulations to my friend Dot Wright 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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