[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 181 (Thursday, December 19, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1903]
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                           COLLEEN JORGENSEN

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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 
Colleen Jorgensen for her outstanding service and commitment to our 
community.
  Despite facing numerous public education funding cuts, Colleen found 
a way to launch a campaign to make Red Rocks Community College 
``green,'' resulting in reduced paper consumption, in a recycling 
program, and a boiler system that reduced 30% of carbon emissions. She 
has translated the value of mentorship into Community Learning Centers, 
the Gateway program, and a shadowing program for potential Principal 
Investigators. Colleen stays active in her greater community by serving 
on numerous boards and area chambers. Colleen's creativity and 
innovation in education has left a lasting impact on thousands of 
college students, hundreds of colleagues and the business community.
  I extend my deepest congratulations to Colleen Jorgensen 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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