[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 18 (Wednesday, January 31, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E99]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING ECHTER'S NURSERY AND GARDEN CENTER

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                        HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 31, 2024

  Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Echter's 
Nursery and Garden Center of Arvada, Colorado for receiving the Arvada 
Chamber of Commerce's 2023 Business of the Year Award.
  Every year, this award recognizes a business that has established a 
reputation for providing a superior level of customer service while 
using ingenuity and innovation to overcome challenges. Not only are the 
businesses recognized for their economic impact and successes, but they 
receive this honor because of the support they provide the community by 
partnering with town residents and nonprofit organizations.
  Echter's Nursery and Garden Center has been one of Colorado's 
premiere garden retailers since 1959. The center offers over 2500 
varieties of flowers each year in its 70,000 square foot display area. 
Echter's also gives back to the community in a number of ways, from 
providing over 300 Christmas trees to families in need every year to 
hosting events with local nonprofits, such as food drives and 
fundraisers to provide financial support to teenage parents and their 
children.
  On behalf of the people of Colorado's Seventh Congressional District, 
it is my honor to congratulate Echter's Nursery and Garden Center for 
this award and thank them for their commitment to our community.

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