[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 61 (Monday, April 16, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E472]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             SUSTAINABILITY

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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 SustainAbility for 
being recognized as the 2017 Community Champion Award winner by the 
Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation (Jeffco EDC).
   The Community Champion Award recognizes a business that has 
significantly improved and influenced the quality of life in the 
community through active engagement, community service and creating 
positive economic growth. As a recycling company, SustainAbility uses 
the untapped potential of people with intellectual and/or developmental 
disabilities to contribute to society through meaningful work. The 
company employs over 190 people--145 of which have disabilities. Over 
the past year, the company has helped divert over 2.5 million pounds of 
materials from landfills through other public services such as hard-to-
recycle drop-off centers, electronics disassembly and hospital and 
small business recycling pick-up.
   Congratulations to SustainAbility for this well-deserved award, and 
I thank them for their contribution to our community.

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