[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 125 (Tuesday, July 25, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1048-E1049]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF DAVID A. FOGEL

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                           HON. DIANA DeGETTE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 25, 2017

  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Speaker, today I wish to honor the contributions to 
Colorado of an extraordinary constituent and friend, David A. Fogel, 
who on July 27th will receive the Elaine Wolf `Dor V'Dor Award for 
outstanding service to Kavod Senior Life.
  ``Kavod'' is the Hebrew word for ``honor'' or ``respect.'' Kavod 
Senior Life is an inclusive, Denver-based non-profit providing 
affordable and subsidized housing, community activities and services to 
more than 400 low-income people of all faiths age 62 and up who have 
qualifying mobility impairment disabilities.
  David has served Kavod Senior Life as a member of the board since 
2009 and was its president from 2013 to 2015.
  A man of faith with a commitment to serving others, David has 
dedicated his time and his considerable energy to our community through 
leadership positions in Denver B'nai B'rith, the South Denver Optimist 
Club, the Anti-Defamation League, and more.

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  David's wide-ranging career in the law has also been imbued with the 
ideal of service and making life better for others. He has served as 
Assistant U.S. Attorney for Colorado and Assistant Public Defender, had 
two assignments as Special Assistant Attorney General for Colorado, and 
is now in private practice at his firm, Fogel & Bluestein.
  David is also a part-time instructor at the Osher Lifelong Learning 
Institute. His commitment to education and his desire to share his 
experience extends for many years, 16 of which he spent as an 
instructor at the University of Denver College of Law.
  David has been a mentor, not just to his former law students, but to 
many people across the community. I met David years ago when he was 
Chair of the Denver Democratic Party, and his wisdom and upbeat 
disposition inspire me to this day.
  I'm among countless Coloradans who, through the years, have been 
lucky enough to get to know David and to work by his side. We 
appreciate his compassion, kindness and generosity in all his 
professional and community roles. His spirit and energy have helped 
make Denver a city with a welcoming spirit that embraces diversity and 
justice.

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