[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 145 (Friday, September 9, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E901-E902]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF LLOYD LEWIS

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                            HON. JASON CROW

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 9, 2022

  Mr. CROW. Madam Speaker, I, along with Representative Diana DeGette, 
rise today to recognize the accomplishments of Lloyd Lewis and 
congratulate him on receiving the World Citizenship Award from Civitan 
International for his nearly two decades of tireless advocacy for 
individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  Lloyd made the transition to advocacy following the birth of his son, 
Kennedy, who was diagnosed with Down Syndrome. This diagnosis led Lloyd 
to leave a successful career in finance to begin his journey as CEO of 
Arc Thrift Stores of Colorado--an organization that supports advocacy 
services for Coloradans with intellectual and developmental 
disabilities since its founding in 1968.
  Under Lloyd's extraordinary leadership, Arc has become one of 
Colorado's largest employers of individuals with intellectual and 
developmental disabilities through their Ambassador program--which 
Lloyd created. The Ambassador program provides employment with full pay 
and benefits to individuals with disabilities, in addition to free 
social, educational, and professional development support.
  The impactful work by Lloyd and Arc doesn't stop there. Arc has 
donated money, supplies, and vouchers to several non-profits throughout 
Colorado when the need arises. In recent years, Arc has donated to the 
Boulder Marshall Fire Relief, COVID relief, and to Ukrainian refugees.
  With this award, Lloyd joins the ranks of distinguished recipients 
such as former President

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Dwight D. Eisenhower and Sir Winston Churchill. The World Citizenship 
Award is not given out annually, rather presented based on merit to 
those who have made a significant difference to mankind.
  Lloyd is a shining example for how we should all strive to live our 
lives--as passionate, dedicated advocates for the diversity and 
inclusion of all people. There is no doubt our community is a better 
place because of Lloyd's leadership at Arc. We congratulate him on 
receiving this award and thank him for his tireless work advocating for 
vulnerable communities in Colorado.

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