[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 59 (Wednesday, April 5, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E460-E461]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




BILL ORCHARD, REBEL RODRIGUEZ, RANGER AND DOT MILLER, RON SLINGER, BOB 
          DYER, ANDREW HEESAKER, JILL HARTMANN, MADDIE SCHMIDT

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 5, 2017

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Bill Orchard, Rebel Rodriguez, Ranger and Dot Miller, Ron Slinger, Bob 
Dyer, Andrew Heesaker, Jill Hartmann and Maddie Schmidt for being 
honored by the Arvada Chamber of Commerce for their service and 
dedication to the community.
  Man of the Year Bill Orchard: The Man of the Year Award is a long 
standing tradition in Arvada recognizing an outstanding man for his 
amazing community involvement, generosity and overall impact on Arvada. 
Bill Orchard is being honored by the Arvada Chamber for his years of 
dedication and support of the community through Arvada Gardener's, 
Arvada Festivals Commission, Bike Friendly Arvada and much more.
  Woman of the Year Rebel Rodriguez: The Woman of the Year Award is a 
long standing tradition in Arvada recognizing an outstanding woman for 
her amazing community involvement, generosity and overall impact on 
Arvada. Rebel Rodriguez is being honored by the Arvada Chamber for her 
years of dedication and volunteerism serving children at Ralston House 
and supporting homelessness efforts in Olde Town Arvada.
  Image Award Ranger and Dot Miller: Image Award winners are selected 
for their commitment to Arvada and the overall positive image they 
portray within the community. Ranger and Dot Miller are being honored 
by the Arvada Chamber for their commitment to Arvada through their 
outstanding community leadership and volunteerism with countless 
organizations including Jefferson County Business Education Alliance, 
Arvada Vitality Alliance and Blues and BBQ for Better Housing.
  Image Award Ron Slinger: Image Award winners are selected for their 
commitment to Arvada and the overall positive image they portray within 
the community. Ron Slinger is being honored by the Arvada Chamber for 
his commitment to Arvada through his engagement with countless 
organizations including Arvada Vitality Alliance, AWRSAY, Red Rocks 
Community College, Arvada Chamber of Commerce and many more.
  Pioneer Award Bob Dyer: The Pioneer Award is given to an exceptional 
leader in the community who has served Arvada for many years and 
contributed in ways that are unprecedented. This award is only given as 
needed and is regarded with the highest level of accolades for the 
recipient's accomplishments. Bob Dyer is being honored by the Arvada 
Chamber for his incredible commitment to Arvada through civic and 
community leadership with the City of Arvada, Arvada Vitality Alliance, 
The Arvada Center For The Arts and Humanities, The Arvada Chamber of 
Commerce and much more.
  AYP Leadership Award Andrew Heesaker: The AYP Leadership Award is 
based on the selected individuals innovation, entrepreneurship, 
professional accomplishments and/or community leadership. Andrew 
Heesaker is being honored by the Arvada Chamber for his extraordinary 
leadership and volunteerism with organizations including Arvada Chamber 
of Commerce, Arvada Young Professionals and Arvada Economic Development 
Association. Andrew also works with countless local non-profit 
organizations to support their events and efforts through Arvada Rent 
Alls.
  AYP Leadership Award Jill Hartmann: The AYP Leadership Award is based 
on the selected individuals innovation, entrepreneurship, professional 
accomplishments and/or community leadership. Jill Hartman is being 
honored for her willingness to contribute to her community and provide 
exceptional Leadership within

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the Arvada Chamber of Commerce, Arvada Young Professionals and at 
Jefferson Center For Mental Health.
  Rising Star Award Maddie Schmidt: Each year the Arvada Chamber of 
Commerce and the Arvada Young Professionals select a High School 
student who lives or attends school in Arvada who has exemplified 
extraordinary skills in entrepreneurship, innovation, community impact 
and leadership. Maddie Schmidt is being honored for her incredible 
involvement at Pomona High School and in her community through 
Westminster Youth Advisory panel, Denver Homeless Shelter, Baton 
Twirling and the Executive High School Internship Program.
  I extend my deepest congratulations to Bill Orchard, Rebel Rodriguez, 
Ranger and Dot Miller, Ron Slinger, Bob Dyer, Andrew Heesaker, Jill 
Hartmann and Maddie Schmidt for these well-deserved honors by the 
Arvada Chamber of Commerce and their outstanding commitment to the 
community.

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