[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 104 (Thursday, June 4, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E518]
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                             A FRESH START

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 4, 2020

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today, to recognize the 20th 
anniversary of a local small business in Lakewood, Colorado--A Fresh 
Start.
  A Fresh Start is a prime example of the American Dream--owned and 
operated by Tom Bogeljic, a Bosnian refugee who came to the U.S. in 
1997, and shortly after settling into the Denver suburbs, opened his 
own small business. A Fresh Start has grown substantially in the last 
20 years, and Tom has been at the forefront of its growth.
  A Fresh Start opened its doors in Lakewood, Colorado on December 1, 
1999 and has provided commercial and residential cleaning to places 
across the 7th Congressional District and Denver Metro area. It has 
survived quite a few challenges over the last 20 years, surviving the 
Great Recession as well as being designated an essential service during 
the current COVID-19 public health crisis.
  During Small Business Month, I want to recognize Tom and his business 
as examples of a true entrepreneurial spirit and his contribution to 
our community by using eco-friendly materials and putting his employees 
first.
  I extend my congratulations to Tom and A Fresh Start on its 
achievement of 20 successful years in our community. Keep up the good 
work.

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