[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 57 (Thursday, April 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E458]
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                               FIRSTBANK

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 14, 2016

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
FirstBank for receiving the Pioneer Award from the Jefferson County 
Economic Development Corporation.
   The Pioneer Award is given annually to a Jefferson County company 
that demonstrates an ability to keep up with today's rapidly changing 
global economy and makes significant contributions to Jefferson 
County's economy.
   As one of Lakewood's largest employers, FirstBank is a consumer and 
commercial lender that has over 115 locations in Colorado, Arizona and 
California and over $14 billion in assets. The company is currently 
adding an additional 127,000 square feet to their headquarters on West 
Colfax. Upon completion in 2016, the location will house 900 employees 
with room to expand to 1,300 employees in the coming years. The 
expansion will enable the company to hire about 70 additional employees 
over the next year.
   I extend my deepest congratulations to FirstBank for this well-
deserved recognition by Jefferson County EDC. Thank you for your 
contributions to the Jefferson County economy and community.

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