[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 51 (Thursday, March 23, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E367-E368]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RED ROCKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 23, 2017

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Red Rocks 
Community College as the 2016 winner of the Genesis Award from the 
Jeffco EDC.
   The Genesis Award recognizes an innovative and collaborative 
individual, city or organization that has significantly contributed to 
Jefferson County's economic vitality.
   Since 1969, Red Rocks Community College has delivered a high-quality 
education to an

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eclectic mix of students of all ages, incomes and backgrounds. Serving 
approximately 14,000 annual students, Red Rocks provides a convenient 
setting with formats ranging traditional classroom, online, self-paced, 
and weekend classes and campuses in both Lakewood and Arvada. Today, 
Red Rocks offers more than 150 programs and 650 courses leading to two-
year degrees or professional certificates.
   Recently, Red Rocks expanded its campus in Arvada by adding 50,000 
square feet for health careers, technologies, and science programs. The 
$22.5 million expansion enables the community college to respond to the 
growing workforce needs of the service area and provide access for 
students interested in the health and science industry.
   I extend my deepest congratulations to Red Rocks Community College 
for this well-deserved recognition from the Jeffco EDC.

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