[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 121 (Tuesday, July 18, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1013]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              JOHN ZABAWA

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 18, 2017

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
John Zabawa who is retiring as Chief Executive Officer and President of 
Seniors' Resource Center (SRC) after years of service to the senior 
community in Colorado.
  The Seniors' Resource Center is a person-focused non-profit dedicated 
to enhancing the independence and quality of life for seniors in the 
Denver Metro community through coordinated services such as 
transportation, in-home care, and many other life-enriching programs. 
Under Mr. Zabawa's leadership, the Center has served over 24,500 people 
each year, developing strong community relations and raising awareness 
of senior issues. With his guidance, the Center has expanded its 
programs and services to reach ten Denver Metro and mountain rural 
counties across Colorado.
  Mr. Zabawa started his career as a recreational therapy assistant in 
Indiana, coordinating activities for psychiatric patients before 
serving as a youth counselor for troubled youths in Adams County. His 
accomplishments include President of LeadingAge Colorado, the Chairman 
Emeritus of the Board of Directors for the Jefferson Center for Mental 
Health, and the President of the Jefferson County Council on Aging. In 
2005, Mr. Zabawa was appointed by the President of the Colorado State 
Senate to represent Colorado at the White House Conference on Aging, 
and he was recently appointed by Governor Hickenlooper to serve on the 
Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging to create an action plan for 
Colorado's shifting demographic. John has continuously demonstrated 
passion, dedication, and leadership in advocating and serving the 
senior communities, and we will forever be grateful for his commitment.
  I extend my deepest thanks to John Zabawa for his service to our 
community and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

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