[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 143 (Thursday, October 1, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1402]
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                               BOB BRIGGS

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 1, 2015

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Bob Briggs for receiving the Jefferson County 2015 Hall of Fame Award 
from the West Chamber.
   The Hall of Fame Award recognizes outstanding individuals who have 
had significant, long-lasting impacts through their leadership and 
contributions to Jefferson County's economy, community and legacy.
   As a third-generation Coloradan, Bob earned a degree from Colorado 
State University in horticulture. In 1961, Bob founded Briggs Flower 
Shop and Garden Center. From there, Bob became engaged in various 
community and political activities in Jefferson County, such as serving 
as Adams County Commissioner.
   As Commissioner, he helped prevent the expansion of Stapleton 
Airport on to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal which ultimately led to the 
construction of Denver International Airport (DIA). Bob also served as 
President of Adams County Economic Development for three years. During 
his tenure, he helped in efforts to secure the South West Mall and 
build the Front Range Airport. Bob went on to be elected as a Council 
Member for Westminster in 2007.
   Bob's extracurricular work also had tremendous impacts including his 
work on the board of the Butterfly Pavilion where he helped spearhead 
the City Wide Trail system, a system that is responsible for 15 percent 
of Westminster's open space today. Bob also served as a board member of 
the Regional Transportation District where he approved the project 
ideas that became FasTracks, TREX, and Union Station Light Rail 
station.
   Congratulations to Bob Briggs for this well-deserved honor by the 
West Chamber. I am grateful for his contributions to Jefferson County.

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