[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 60 (Tuesday, April 19, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E517]
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                            JIM 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 
Jim Scharfenberg as the Arvada Chamber of Commerce's 2015 Man of the 
Year for his volunteerism, kindness and dedication to the community.
   Jim has been a long-time supporter and participant in many of 
Arvada's community programs, such as the Arvada Center and the City of 
Arvada's Adopt-a-Trail Program. He also worked as a volunteer for the 
Arvada Community Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, Rose Roots Garden, Santa 
House, and the Majestic View Nature Center. He co-founded Trees Across 
Arvada with his wife, 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 Jim Scharfenberg for this 
well-deserved recognition by the Arvada Chamber of Commerce.

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