[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 146 (Wednesday, December 3, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1712]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               FRAN BAKER

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 3, 2014

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Fran Baker for her tireless dedication and love for the community in 
Jefferson County.
  As the founder and Executive Director of the Gold Crown Enrichment 
Program, a free program that serves 400 kids per year which focuses on 
art and technology, Fran has raised over $350,000 each year to keep the 
program running for free. Under Fran's direction, Gold Crown Enrichment 
was awarded licensing for an international after school program, The 
Computer Clubhouse, part of a global network of tech based after school 
programs. While dedicating herself full time to this program, she does 
not take home a paycheck. In addition to being a full-time volunteer 
for Gold Crown, she also works in Jefferson County for other causes 
that support children.
  For nine years, Fran worked as a Title One Reading Teacher and 
Literacy Coach in Jefferson County. Fran has received the Jefferson 
Foundation Community Service Award and was named Channel 7's Everyday 
Hero.
  I extend my deepest appreciation and congratulations to Fran for her 
positive impact in Jefferson County and for the numerous kids she has 
and continues to support.

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