[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 31 (Thursday, February 18, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E145]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              CARL CERVENY

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 18, 2021

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Carl Cerveny 
of Wheat Ridge, Colorado who passed away on January 27, 2021.
  Carl Albert Cerveny was born on October 11, 1929. He attended 
Columbine Elementary School, Smiley Middle School and graduated from 
East High in 1947. He then enrolled at the University of Colorado as a 
second-generation CU student in the business school and graduated with 
a degree in marketing in 1951.
  In 1957, Carl helped to found the Wheat Ridge Optimist Club. Being a 
founding member was no coincidence, with family and friends frequently 
describing Carl as one of the most optimistic people they knew. He ran 
their annual Optimist Pancake Supper for 60 years and served as 
president of the club twice. In 2010, the Club established the Carl 
Cerveny Scholarship Fund for graduates of Wheat Ridge High School.
  Carl was known and admired for his passion for community service and 
his dedication to the Wheat Ridge community. He played an active role 
in enforcing the special election provision of the TABOR amendment in 
the city. Carl served on the board of the Westridge Sanitation District 
for 10 years, also serving as its president, and also served on the 
Planning Commission of Wheat Ridge for 10 years. In 1997, he walked the 
entire length of Wheat Ridge with his wife, Gretchen, when she ran and 
was elected the Mayor of Wheat Ridge.
  Carl had a separate career running the Scotchman Restaurant in 
Wyoming. After the closure of the restaurant in 1977, Carl began his 
second career in real estate. After earning a Broker Certification from 
the University of Colorado and working for several agencies, Carl 
owned/operated Carl Cerveny Realty until he retired in 1999. Carl 
served on the Legislative Committee of the Colorado Association of 
Realtors and was honored with the Political Service Award by the 
Jefferson County Association of Realtors in 1991.
  Carl was a devoted husband and a loving father and grandfather. He is 
survived by his wife of 66 years, Gretchen, along with their three 
children and families: daughter Mara Marks, husband Stephen and their 
son Colby; daughter Carla Rail, husband Anton and their son Jacob, 
daughter Martha, and son Nathan with his wife Emily; son Chris Cerveny, 
wife Lorie Chandler and their sons Chandler and Chase. I appreciate and 
thank him for his lifetime of service to our community.

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