[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 84 (Friday, May 14, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E521]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             HERB ATCHISON

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 14, 2021

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Herb 
Atchison, a former City Councilmember and Mayor of Westminster, 
Colorado and a great Coloradan.
  Mayor Atchison has lived in Westminster for more than 40 years, 
during which time he has committed his time and energy into serving his 
community and local residents. Throughout his tenure serving the City 
of Westminster, Mayor Atchison held numerous positions on the City 
Council and on city government boards such as the Planning Commission 
and the City's Special Permit and Licensing Board. Mayor Atchison was 
first elected to City Council in 1997 where he served two terms and 
came back for a third term in 2011. He was elected Mayor in 2013 and 
proceeded to serve two terms. As a Councilmember and Mayor, he was a 
strong advocate and champion for small business and transportation 
issues.
  In addition to his service to the Westminster community Mayor 
Atchison is a loving husband and devoted father. He has been married to 
his wife Erika for 50 years, is the proud father of two daughters, and 
a devoted grandfather to five grandchildren.
  While our state has been blessed with capable leadership throughout 
its history, few rise to the caliber and reputation of Mayor Atchison. 
I wish Mayor Atchison all the best in retirement and send gratitude for 
his service to the Westminster community and the great State of 
Colorado.

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