[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 115 (Tuesday, July 10, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E989]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CASTLE ROCK PARKS AND RECREATION

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                             HON. KEN BUCK

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 10, 2018

  Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the exceptional work 
done by the Parks and Recreation Department of Castle Rock, Colorado.
  This year, Castle Rock Parks and Recreation was named a finalist in 
the 2018 National Gold Medal Award Program for Excellence in Park and 
Recreation Management, hosted by the American Academy for Park and 
Recreation Administration (AAPRA).
  AAPRA is an association of 120 national leaders in parks and 
recreation management. All the individuals in this exclusive group have 
at least 15 years of high-level park administration experience or 
currently manage an agency that serves a population over 550,000. This 
limited number of high-caliber members makes AAPRA a premier authority 
on parks and recreation administration.
  When it gives out its gold medal awards, AAPRA reviews applications 
from parks and recreation departments of various sizes across the 
nation. For its population size, Castle Rock Parks and Recreation 
ranked as one of the top-five agencies in the nation.
  Coloradans know that Castle Rock is synonymous with natural beauty. 
The town's parks and recreation department works tirelessly to preserve 
wild areas, make the outdoors accessible to all residents, and provide 
high-quality indoor facilities.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Castle Rock Parks and Recreation in 
the Fourth Congressional District for its stellar work to strengthen 
our community and support our people.

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