[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 134 (Wednesday, July 29, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E695]
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                              RENEE NELSON

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 2020

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Renee Nelson 
for receiving the Arvada Chamber's Woman of the Year Award. The 
recipient of this award is selected by a committee and is awarded to a 
local community leader who has gone above and beyond to selflessly 
serve their community.
  Renee's endless compassion and passion for her community has helped 
ensure the City of Arvada continues to be a vibrant and healthy 
community, from grass roots up. Renee frequently works around the clock 
on community projects and helping individuals in their hour of need, as 
well as helping injured animals. She often spends her vacation days to 
make Arvada a better place, and on occasion, has even worked without 
rest or sleep to ensure the completion of community projects. Those 
that have the privilege of working with Renee describe her as someone 
who is genuine, hardworking, respectful, and honest.
  Renee's passion for volunteerism started early when she became the 
youngest chair of the Arvada Harvest Festival Committee at just nine 
years old. Since then, she has never stopped giving back. She has a 
passion for helping the homeless, reading at schools, and spends much 
of her time volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, the Jaycees, and the 
Arvada Historical Society, among others.
  Renee is a shining example of an individual with great integrity who 
selflessly and continuously devotes her time, energy and resources to 
help her community and those in need. I extend my deepest 
congratulations to Renee Nelson for this well-deserved award and 
appreciate her many contributions to our community.

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