[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 60 (Tuesday, April 19, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E513]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           JEAN SCHARFENBERG

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 19, 2016

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Jean Scharfenberg as the Arvada Chamber of Commerce's 2015 Woman of the 
Year for her years of volunteerism, kindness and dedication to the 
community.
   After many years as an educator and volunteer, Jean embodies the 
spirit of the community and is a perfect recipient for this award. Jean 
worked as a volunteer for the Arvada Community Food Bank, Meals on 
Wheels, Rose Roots Garden, Santa House, and the Majestic View Nature 
Center. Jean regularly participates in the City of Arvada's Adopt-a-
Trail Program and has been a long-time supporter of the Arvada Center. 
She also co-founded Trees Across Arvada, a nonprofit program that 
offers an annual opportunity for residents to purchase low-cost trees 
suitable for Colorado's drought environment and to help beautify the 
community.
   I extend my deepest congratulations to Jean Scharfenberg for this 
well-deserved recognition by the Arvada Chamber of Commerce.

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