[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 156 (Thursday, September 28, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1286]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          DOWN RIVER EQUIPMENT

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 28, 2017

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Down River Equipment for receiving the City of Wheat Ridge's Special 
Recognition Award--A ``Colorado Company to Watch'' Award. The Special 
Recognition Award recognizes businesses or individuals showing strong 
community ties and a positive reflection of the City of Wheat Ridge's 
values.
  Down River Equipment was named a Colorado Company to Watch by the 
Colorado Office on Economic Development and Trade as a ``second stage'' 
company for their performance in the marketplace, innovative products, 
unique processes and philanthropic actions. ``Second stage'' companies 
are those who have moved past the startup stage and into a period of 
growth. Down River Equipment has been manufacturing and supplying river 
equipment in Colorado since 1985. The company is owned by boaters and 
employs an experienced team to assist with all the customer's river 
needs. The company specializes in the custom fabrication, distribution 
and retail of equipment of all types of river adventures.
  I applaud Down River Equipment for being the recipient of this well-
deserved honor by the City of Wheat Ridge, and I congratulate them on 
their success.

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