[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 27 (Wednesday, February 15, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E198-E199]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING MR. CHARLES BARTLETT

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                             HON. KEN BUCK

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 15, 2017

  Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Charles Bartlett 
on being posthumously inducted into the Colorado Agriculture Hall of 
Fame. This honor is reserved for those who have made a significant 
contribution to the agricultural industry of Colorado and the United 
States.
  Mr. Bartlett made a substantial impact on the Colorado agriculture 
industry throughout his lifetime. He got his start at an early age, 
when he undertook a supervisory role on his family's farm when he was 
20 years old. Dedicating his time to protecting Coloradan's water and 
agriculture, he became Chairman of the Colorado Water Conservation 
Board and cofounded First FarmBank and FarmBank Holding Company.
  Mr. Bartlett maintained a commitment to education in his community. 
He served on several school boards including the Board of Cooperative 
Educational Services and the Buffalo School District Board of 
Education. He received numerous prestigious awards, including

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the Colorado Corn Amicus Friend of Agriculture Award, throughout his 
lifetime for his many acts of public service. It is clear that he cared 
greatly about bettering his community through leadership and hard work.
  On behalf of the 4th Congressional District of Colorado, I extend my 
best wishes to the family of Mr. Charles Bartlett. His passion and 
dedication to the agricultural industry makes him more than worthy of 
this distinct recognition. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Mr. 
Charles Bartlett for his accomplishments.

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