[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 208 (Wednesday, December 20, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1741]
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                             GREGORY SMITH

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                      Wednesday, December 20, 2017

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to posthumously recognize 
and honor Gregory Smith for his service and dedication to the State of 
Colorado. Greg had a remarkable career and served the citizens of 
Colorado for more than 15 years.
  Greg served five years as Executive Director of the Public Employees 
Retirement Association (PERA). He joined PERA as General Counsel in 
2002 and in 2009 he was promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Greg was 
known for his extensive knowledge of the public pension system and had 
a passion for ensuring retirement security for hundreds of thousands of 
Colorado public employees. In addition, Greg served on several national 
industry boards, including the National Institute of Retirement 
Security, the Council of Institutional Investors, the National Council 
on Teacher Retirement and the National Association of Public Pension 
Attorneys. Greg was also a former president of the Denver Mile High 
Rotary Club. Greg will be missed by PERA members and the community he 
served.
  I extend my deepest appreciation to Gregory Smith for his service and 
dedication to the citizens of Colorado. His positive impacts will be 
felt for many years to come.

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