[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 151 (Thursday, November 29, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1836]
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                              JULIE KERWIN

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 29, 2012

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Julie Kerwin for her service to our community and receiving the 2012 
Mayor of Golden's Award for Excellence.
  Julie transformed an unhealthy form of fundraising at Shelton 
Elementary, a local grade school, into a beneficial athletic and 
healthy fundraiser for the children. Rather than the yearly sale of 
candy and cookie dough, she created a 5K race to aid the school.
  In preparation for the event, Julie founded a running club, in which 
60 children eagerly joined to run for the event. The successful event 
has blossomed into a sustainable community event.
  It is members of the community like Julie who show us through 
innovation we can create healthy lifestyles in our neighborhoods, while 
promoting education and enriching the community. Her unprecedented 
ideas shine as a beacon for all other community members in our Nation 
and Colorado.
  Ms. Kerwin is a champion in the community and I am honored to 
congratulate her on receiving the 2012 Mayor of Golden's Award for 
Excellence. I am sure she will have the same dedication and commitment 
in all her future endeavors.

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