[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 171 (Thursday, November 19, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1660]
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                           DANA RINDERKNECHT

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 19, 2015

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Dana Rinderknecht 
for receiving the West Chamber's 2015 Celebrate Women Award. This award 
celebrates local women leaders with drive, perseverance and service to 
their community.
   Dana began her career with Coors Brewing Company and then became 
involved with ColoradoGives.org at Community First Foundation where she 
helped refine the website to make it accessible, affordable and 
transparent. She helped take the organization from a small Denver-area 
organization serving 100 nonprofits to a nationally-recognized program 
used by more than 1,700 organizations across the state. She also helped 
start Colorado Gives Day to increase philanthropy across the state. 
Since its inception, Colorado Gives Day--in combination with 
ColoradoGives--has raised more than $117 million for Colorado 
nonprofits.
   Dana's energy and sense of humor she brings to her work helps foster 
a positive and creative environment. Her encouragement of others and 
her contribution to the nonprofit community has helped impact the lives 
of many.
   I extend my deepest congratulations to Dana Rinderknecht for 
receiving the 2015 Celebrate Women Award. Thank you for your leadership 
and service to the community.

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