[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 163 (Wednesday, October 11, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1357]
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                        KEITH SWERDFEGER TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 11, 2017

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Keith Swerdfeger 
of Pueblo, Colorado, who has been honored with the Lifetime Business 
Achievement Award from the Colorado State University-Pueblo.
  Keith Swerdfeger was born and raised in Pueblo, Colorado, and has had 
a lifelong passion to start a business and make a contribution to his 
hometown. In 1968, Keith realized his dream of becoming a business 
owner, opening Swerdfeger Construction, Inc. with his wife Sharon. This 
was the beginning of a very successful business venture. Today, 
Swerdfeger Construction, Inc. is a vital part of Pueblo's economy as 
well as in Southern Colorado and six other states, employing 500 
people. Keith readily gives all of the credit to his employees for his 
company's success, while continuing to strive to create more jobs and 
opportunities.
  Keith is passionate about investing in the Pueblo community and 
firmly believes that part of his company's success has come as the 
result of the work he, his family and employees have done to give back. 
Keith has been very active with the Pueblo Economic Development 
Corporation, Pueblo County United Way, the Colorado Contractors, the 
Distribution Contractor Association, the Greater Pueblo Chamber of 
Commerce and other civic and industry associations. Keith represented 
Colorado House of Representatives District 47 from 2011 to 2013 where 
he served on the Economic and Business Development Committee, the 
Finance Committee and the Local Government Committee. He was a strong 
advocate for his District and the community of Pueblo--and worked 
diligently to bring jobs and economic opportunities to the people of 
southern Colorado.
  Mr. Speaker, Keith Swerdfeger has been a long-time business leader 
and tireless civic volunteer for his hometown of Pueblo, Colorado. I'm 
fortunate to consider him a dear friend. When we tell younger 
generations of Puebloans that the keys to a successful life are 
dedication and a strong work ethic, we can point to Keith as an 
example. Pueblo is grateful to have Keith Swerdfeger as one of its 
sons.

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