[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 165 (Thursday, November 17, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1511]
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                        JESSE AND JESSICA SWIFT

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2016

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Jesse and Jessica Swift for receiving the Golden Mayor's Award for 
Excellence.
   Jesse and Jessica Swift serve the community as educators at Bell 
Middle School, are avid cyclists, and are active in many community 
events including the Golden Bike Cruise, Golden Gallup, Golden Giddyup, 
and the Back2Basics Cyclocross races. Jessica coaches a girls' ICE 
soccer team, and Jesse coaches the Bell Mountain Bike Club.
   In addition to being active community members, the Swifts exemplify 
courage and grace, and are an inspiration to the community. In May of 
2015, they were attacked in a home invasion. Jesse and Jessica fought 
back against the intruders and later worked with the Golden Police 
Department to bring the criminals to justice. As highly admired 
teachers, the Swifts have inspired thousands of students and their 
families by their personal story and their passion for knowledge.
   I congratulate Jesse and Jessica Swift for being the recipient of 
this well-deserved honor by Mayor Marjorie Sloan, and I thank them for 
their continued commitment to the people and students they serve.

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