[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E125-E126]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            THE LARIAT LOOP

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 12, 2013

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor The 
Lariat Loop for receiving the Greater Golden Chamber of Commerce Civic 
Award.
   This award is given each year to an organization or individual that 
has contributed greatly to the quality of life in Golden.
   The Lariat Loop website captures the spirit of this 40-mile route 
connecting the cities of Golden, Morrison and Evergreen. ``You can 
retrace the motoring adventures of the early 1920s and experience the 
thrill of foothills exploration at the dawn of the Age of Motorcars. 
Colorado's first gateways to the mountains still have sharp curves, 
winding roads, spectacular views, and waysides to refresh and delight 
the traveler.'' This byway is a combination of two historic routes: the 
Lariat Trail Scenic Mountain Drive ascending Lookout Mountain and the 
Bear Creek Canyon Scenic Mountain Drive. In combination, these routes 
were part of several of the ``scenic circles'' developed and promoted 
by Denver in 1915 to help Coloradans experience the mountains in 
proximity to the Denver Metropolitan area. These roadways were 
designated to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.''

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   I extend my deepest congratulations to The Lariat Loop for this well 
deserved recognition from the Greater Golden Chamber of Commerce. I am 
proud to have this historic byway in my community.

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