[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 61 (Monday, April 16, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E466]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 16, 2018

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Bandimere Speedway 
for being recognized as the 2017 Genesis Award winner by the Jefferson 
County Economic Development Corporation (Jeffco EDC).
   The Genesis Award honors an individual, elected official, city, 
company or organization that has contributed to the economic vitality 
of Jefferson County through leadership, innovation, facilitation, and 
collaboration. A quarter-mile dragstrip located in Morrison, Colorado, 
Bandimere Speedway opened in 1958 and hosts the NHRA's Mile-High 
Nationals. Bandimere Speedway has shown their commitment to the 
community, families and education through its ``Race to Read'' program 
reaching more than 35,000 elementary age children each year. The 
program is now in its 22nd year and continues to find new and 
innovative ways to grow with support from racers and businesses.
   Congratulations to Bandimere Speedway for this well-deserved award, 
and I thank them for their contribution to our community.

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