[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 80 (Wednesday, May 11, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E478]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              MIKE LITZAU

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 11, 2022

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mike Litzau 
for receiving the 2021 Pioneer Award from the Arvada Chamber of 
Commerce. The Pioneer Award is given to an exceptional leader in the 
community who has served Arvada for many years and contributed in 
unprecedented ways. This award is only given as needed and is regarded 
with the highest level of accolades for the recipient's 
accomplishments.
  This year's winner, Mike Litzau, is very well-deserving of this 
recognition for his many community efforts and volunteer service 
throughout the years. Mike served on the Arvada Chamber Board of 
Directors and currently sits on the Advocacy KAPS Council and Legacy 
Board. He was also recognized by the Chamber in 2018 with a ``Behind 
the Scenes'' Award and in 2014 as ``Man of Year''. Mike served on the 
Arvada Economic Development Association Board of Directors for 21 
years, including four years as President was awarded for his 
distinguished service in 2014.
  In addition, Mike served on the Arvada Community Food Bank (Community 
Table) Board of Directors for 12 years, including as President for six 
years. There he coordinated a capital campaign to renovate a former 
library building for the food bank in 2009. Mike has been a member of 
the Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club for 12 years, serving in leadership 
positions as the Treasurer for nine years and currently serves as 
President. Mike also serves on the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service 
Ambassadors for Youth Board, the Arvada Vitality Alliance Board, and 
the SCU Community Foundation Board. He has also coordinated an Arvada 
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site for over ten years.
  Mike has been quite the force for good in the Arvada community and 
has made a difference in the community as a whole with his positive 
attitude and smile for everyone he meets. Congratulations again to Mike 
Litzau for this recognition from the Arvada Chamber of Commerce. I 
extend my deepest appreciation for his contributions to our community.

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