[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 144 (Monday, December 1, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1668-E1669]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            RACHEL T. EMMER

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 1, 2014

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Rachel T. Emmer for bringing her passion for environmental solutions 
and entrepreneurship to her community.
   Rachel traveled several paths after earning an undergraduate degree 
in business. She started a hotel and restaurant in Central America, 
selling the business in the early 90's and becoming part of a film crew 
recording documentaries for National Geographic, Discovery and the BBC. 
It was during this time she found her passion for environmental 
solutions. She earned an MBA in sustainability from Bainbridge Graduate 
Institute. One of the first ``Green'' MBA programs in the United 
States.

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   Today, Rachel is the founder of the DetritusGroup which collaborates 
with businesses, municipalities and nonprofit organizations to build up 
their internal capacity and effectiveness in the area of 
sustainability. Rachel is also an Adjunct Faculty in the Business 
Department of Red Rocks Community College teaching business and 
entrepreneurship classes and inspiring both young students and 
returning adults to pursue a career in business and the development of 
entrepreneurship.
   I extend my deepest congratulations to Rachel T. Emmer for being 
honored 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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