[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 218 (Monday, December 21, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1195]
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                              RON WAGONER

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 21, 2020

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ron Wagoner 
with the City of Lakewood for his long tenure with the City and his 
countless contributions to our community.
  Ron began work with the City of Lakewood on December 28, 1970 and, 
after 50 years of service, plans to retire in January 2021. Throughout 
his time with the City, he has had many different responsibilities and 
roles--from Laborer to Maintenance Supervisor--but he is best known for 
his work ethic and delightful nature.
  Through 50 winters, he has ensured snow removal and ice control for 
the City of Lakewood and its residents. He actively participated in the 
Colorado Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA), 
particularly related to snow, ice and pavement, and chaired the APWA 
Snow and Ice committee from 1985 to 2013.
  During his service, he also managed pavement quality for 1,345 lane-
miles of city streets. This meant selecting, coordinating and directing 
suppliers of multiple maintenance materials including pavement, sewer, 
waterline, sand, and salt as well as evolving equipment purchases to 
support maintenance of streets, sewers, waterlines and storm water 
facilities. Ron also helped lead and participate in emergency responses 
to infrastructure failures, storm damage, police responses and fire 
responses, and helped hire and supervise untold numbers of employees 
with varied backgrounds.
  Ron's work ethic and leadership earned him Lakewood's Employee of the 
Year in 2016. Outside of work, Ron is a dedicated father and 
grandfather. I want to extend my deepest appreciation for Ron's long 
career in public service and countless contributions to our community. 
I wish him the best in retirement and future endeavors.

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