[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 159 (Friday, October 4, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1247]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               PAM FEELY

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 4, 2019

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Pam Feely for receiving the 2019 Board Member of the Year Award from 
the West Metro Fire Protection District.
  Pam has served on the Board of Directors of the West Metro Fire 
Protection District for 10 years. During her tenure, she has provided 
strong leadership through a number of significant changes, including a 
transition in Fire Chiefs.
  During the District's merger with the Wheat Ridge Fire Protection 
District in 2016, Pam served as the lead negotiator and initiated the 
idea of including former Wheat Ridge Board members on the Board for 
West Metro. Pam was key to ensuring a smooth transition and successful 
merger of the two districts for the benefit of the local community. In 
addition, Pam was instrumental in her foresight of the impact of the 
Gallagher Amendment on the financial sustainability of the District. 
She worked to identify a solution to a major challenge facing the 
District and, in 2018, helped lead the District's efforts in a 
successful campaign to stabilize the District's budget.
  From understanding the importance of the District and its board 
members within the community to working to ensure all District staff 
feels appreciated and valued, Pam's excellent leadership and ongoing 
dedication is invaluable to the District and the community it serves. I 
extend my deepest thanks and appreciation to Pam Feely for her service 
to the West Metro Fire Protection District and to our local community. 
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition.

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