[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 35 (Friday, February 21, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E193]
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                           CHRISTINE ARBOGAST

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 21, 2020

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor 
Christine Arbogast for receiving the 2020 Wayne N. Aspinall Water 
Leader of the Year award presented by the Colorado Water Congress.
  This lifetime achievement award honors Coloradans who have long 
demonstrated courage, dedication, knowledge, and strong leadership in 
the development, protection, and preservation of Colorado water. As 
only the third woman to receive this prestigious honor, Christine 
exemplifies all of these qualities and is deserving of this 
recognition. Christine is the President of Centennial-based Kogovsek & 
Associates, specializing in water management, development and 
conservation, the use and protection of public lands, and American 
Indian issues. Christine has worked for decades on these issues and has 
made an impact on the state of Colorado. She is the current President 
of the National Water Resources Association and led its Federal Affairs 
Committee for years. Christine is also the President of the non-profit 
Women in Water Scholarship Fund. She previously served as a Special 
Projects Administrator for the Colorado Department of Agriculture.
  Christine's contribution to our state is remarkable as exemplified by 
the Colorado Southeastern Water Conservancy District when they stated, 
``She was instrumental in completing the Ute Mountain Ute Indian Rights 
Settlement, defeating American Water Development Inc.'s attempt to 
appropriate Rio Grande groundwater, and creating the Great Sand Dunes 
National Park and Rio Grande Natural Area.''
  Christine's dedication to the development, protection, and 
preservation of Colorado water is tremendous. I extend my deepest 
congratulations to my friend Christine Arbogast on this honor and for 
her contributions to our community and the entire State of Colorado.

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