[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 181 (Thursday, December 19, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1897-E1898]
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                            MAG STRITTMATTER

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 19, 2013

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Mag Strittmatter for her outstanding service and commitment to our 
community.
  It takes great strength to face the heart-breaking issues of poverty 
day after day, and even more strength to lead others in that fight. 
Leading The Action Center, Mag has that strength in abundance. She has 
overseen a revolution in volunteer engagement at the Action Center, 
where more than 7,000 volunteers contribute annually for the good of 
the community. She has built on-going partnerships with Red Rocks 
Community College, Jeffco Human Services and the Metro Community 
Provider Network to bring resources to clients in one location. In her 
mentoring she can identify strengths and build the organization around 
them, with the deep wisdom to see

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that each person has an important role. Under her leadership, The 
Action Center's revenue increased by more than 600% since 2002. 
Directly affecting the community she serves in such a positive way.
  I extend my deepest congratulations to Mag Strittmatter 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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