[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 176 (Wednesday, December 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1625]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             NORMA ANDERSON

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 7, 2016

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to applaud Norma Anderson 
for being recognized by the West Chamber as a 2016 Celebrate Women 
Honoree. Celebrate Women Honorees are known for their perseverance, 
accomplishments, generosity, and dedication to their passions and their 
community.
   Norma Anderson, former Colorado State Senator and Jefferson County 
resident since 1950, served as a legislator for nearly 19 years helping 
to improve the education system, transportation planning, criminal 
justice reform and healthcare policy. Norma has served her community in 
many capacities including on numerous boards and committees.
   Norma was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in 1986 
where she prioritized the needs of her community through her support of 
the School Finance Act of 1994 and the Third Grade Literacy Act of 
1996. She sponsored other education legislation including the College 
Opportunity Fund and accountability for K-12 schools. Norma also helped 
establish the Colorado Department of Transportation's 20-year 
transportation plan, sponsored Lifetime Parole and Probation for Sex 
Offenders, and assisted in the restructuring of the Departments of 
Social Services and Institutions saving Colorado ten million dollars. 
From 1997 to 1998, she served as the House Majority Leader, and in 2003 
she served as the Senate Majority Leader, making her the first woman in 
Colorado history to serve in this role in both houses. Norma always 
kept her commitment to Jefferson County and was instrumental in 
promoting progress in Colorado.
   I extend my deepest congratulations to Norma Anderson for this well-
deserved recognition by the West Chamber.

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