[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 31 (Tuesday, February 24, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E234]
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                          ROCKLEY MUSIC CENTER

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 2015

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
the Rockley Family for their outstanding service and commitment to 
their community with their business, the Rockley Music Center.
   Founded in 1946 at Colfax and Wadsworth, Melvin and Mildred Rockley, 
the first generation, began selling print music, record players, band 
and orchestral instruments, along with washers, dryers and other 
appliances. The business was passed on to Melvin's son Bob and his wife 
Nina in the 1960s at which time the business was expanded and added 
teaching studios. In the 1980s, the third generation, Tobin and Robin, 
joined the business.
   Today the center includes a foundation run by Tobin and his wife 
Diane. Over the years, the Rockley Family has become a Lakewood icon. 
It is for their ongoing support of the community, Colfax BID and the 
Jefferson County Public Schools that the Rockley Family and the Rockley 
Music Center is a deserving recipient of the Steve Burkholder Diamond 
Legacy Award.
   I extend my deepest congratulations to the Rockley Family for their 
honor by the West Chamber serving Jefferson County. I have no doubt the 
Rockley Family will exhibit the same dedication and service in all 
future accomplishments.

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