[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 57 (Thursday, April 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E463]
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                     COLORADO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

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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 
Colorado Christian University (CCU) as the Economic Developer of the 
Year and winner of the Genesis Award from the Jefferson County Economic 
Development Corporation.
   The Genesis Award and Economic Developer of the Year honors a 
private individual, elected official, city, company or organization 
that has contributed to economic vitality of Jefferson County. A 
private Christian university, CCU has an enrollment of 6,000 students 
and currently offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree 
programs for traditional and adult students.
   Currently, CCU is in the middle of a six-year, $120 million 
redevelopment to increase the number of students and faculty on campus 
and contribute to the overall economy of Lakewood. The expansion 
project will increase the campus from 150,000 sq. ft. to more than 
400,000 sq. ft. and will allow for up to 1,800 student enrollments.
   I extend my deepest congratulations to Colorado Christian University 
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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