[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 126 (Thursday, July 16, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E639]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                           SHERRY ELLEBRACHT

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 16, 2020

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sherry 
Ellebracht, who after 22 years working for the Regional Transportation 
District (RTD), is retiring. Sherry's dedication to transportation for 
the State of Colorado has made a significant impact which will last for 
years to come.
  In 1998, Sherry joined RTD's government relations department working 
to engage with local, state and federal leaders on issues related to 
transit and transportation in Colorado.
  In her role, Sherry managed all state and federal activities and 
monitored proposed legislation in the Colorado state legislature and in 
the U.S. House and Senate. At the federal level, one of her primary 
responsibilities involves coordinating the agency's annual 
appropriations requests and authorizations in the transportation 
funding bills. In addition, she monitored all municipal activities and 
worked with the RTD local government liaison to stay abreast of local 
issues, including representing RTD on the Colorado Association of 
Transit Agencies (CASTA) Board of Directors and even serving as 
President of the organization. She has been a part of RTD for the 
passage of two significant public votes, 4A for the SE corridor and 
FasTracks, as well as FFGAs for the Southeast ($525 million), West 
($308 million) and Eagle P3 lines ($1.03 billion) and over $257 million 
in federal funding for Union Station--a total of close $2 billion in 
federal funding.
  Outside of her work at RTD, Sherry is a member of the Alpha Delta Pi 
sorority alumnae and has held various positions in that organization. 
In 2008, she was nominated for the Denver Area Panhellenic Alumnae 
Achievement Award. Through her work with RTD and other groups, Sherry 
has created numerous partnerships and helped improve outcomes in the 
transit community and for the quality of life of the residents of 
Colorado. I congratulate Sherry on a lifetime of service and wish her 
all the best in retirement.

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