[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 120 (Tuesday, July 28, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1137]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            NATURAL GROCERS

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 28, 2015

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Natural 
Grocers' efforts to promote healthy eating through their free 
educational outreach over the last 60 years.
   Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage was founded by Margaret and 
Phillip Isely and is based in Lakewood, Colorado. In 2015, they were 
recognized as the 11th fastest growing Colorado public company. Their 
mission is to provide shoppers with an affordable, healthy lifestyle as 
well as empower them to take control of their own wellbeing.
   Not only does Natural Grocers supply Coloradans with healthy food 
options, they also provide customers personalized nutrition information 
to help them meet their nutritional goals. Natural Grocers has provided 
Coloradans free nutrition education programs since 1955. Their health 
coaches organize nutritional outreach programs to numerous schools and 
businesses, as well as hold in-store cooking demonstrations and 
nutrition classes.
   Additionally, I regularly hold my ``Government in the Grocery'' 
events at Natural Grocers stores around my district. These events give 
me the opportunity to visit with constituents in their communities on 
topics ranging from veterans issues, the economy and jobs to foreign 
policy.
   Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to congratulate Natural Grocers for 
their accomplishment in promoting healthy eating through educational 
outreach and I commend them for their dedication to providing 
extraordinary services to Colorado customers. I wish Natural Grocers 
all the best in their next 60 years of operation.

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