[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 36 (Monday, February 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E183]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY PROGRAMS OF COLORADO

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 28, 2022

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Animal 
Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado for receiving the 2021 Arvada 
Chamber of Commerce's Non-Profit of the Year Award.
  The Arvada Chamber of Commerce's Non-Profit of the Year is recognized 
for their support of Arvada and its citizens through impactful 
programs, services and overall involvement within the community. 
Nominees are also evaluated on local partnerships and collaboration.
  Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado supports Arvada by 
making the benefits of animal-assisted therapy available to everyone, 
regardless of their ability to pay. It is one of the first counseling 
centers in the country to specifically integrate teams of professional 
therapists and their therapy animals to facilitate the therapy process. 
The program specifically aims to serve economically, physically, and/or 
mentally disadvantaged individuals and families. AATCP also provides 
many opportunities for members of the surrounding community to become 
involved as volunteers, taking care of the animals, the property, and 
the onsite organic garden that produces much of the fresh produce 
consumed by the therapy animals.
  Congratulations to Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado for 
this honor and I thank them for their contribution to our community.

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