[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 131 (Tuesday, July 27, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E826]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO, BEING NAMED THE SECOND HEALTHIEST 
                         COMMUNITY IN THE U.S.

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                             HON. KEN BUCK

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 27, 2021

  Mr. BUCK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Douglas County, 
Colorado, being named the second healthiest community in the United 
States by U.S. News and World Report in 2021. Douglas County was ranked 
second in the nation in both 2020 and 2018 and topped the annual list 
in 2019.
  Douglas County enjoys 300 days of sunshine each year and, thanks to 
the beautiful Rocky Mountains, is home to some of the world's best 
hiking and outdoor recreation. Surrounded by 63,000 acres of natural 
land, Douglas County is home to three state parks, the Reuter-Hess 
Reservoir, and incredible walking trails, like the Devil's Head 
National Recreation Trail. These natural areas are important to the 
community as they provide recreational opportunities like fishing, 
hiking, boating, and biking to be enjoyed by residents.
  This recognition as the second healthiest county is a testament to 
not only the beautiful natural areas of the Centennial State, but also 
its local government officials and those who call Douglas County home. 
As one of the fastest growing communities in the country, Douglas 
County has been ranked by the American City Business Journal as one of 
the best counties in the U.S. for quality of life.
  On behalf of the 4th Congressional District of Colorado, I am honored 
to celebrate this recognition alongside the residents and local 
government of Douglas County, Colorado.

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