[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 54 (Friday, March 29, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E296]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING BRENDAN PARDUE

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                        HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 29, 2024

  Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Brendan Pardue 
for being named the Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance's 2023 Distinguished 
Citizen.
  Brendan was raised in Canon City and has spent his life in Colorado. 
He attended Regis University and graduated with majors in history, 
philosophy, and religion and then went on to earn his master's degree 
in guidance and counseling from the University of Northern Colorado.
  In 2005, Brendan purchased the Gibson Mansion and spent years 
restoring the house and reviving a historic part of Canon City. Since 
completing the restoration, Brendan has offered free use of the house 
to nonprofit organizations for fundraisers and other events. He has 
also restored 12 other historic buildings in the area. Brendan's 
readiness to assist his community is one of many reasons why he is a 
fitting recipient of the Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance's recognition.
  On behalf of the people of Colorado's 7th Congressional District, it 
is my honor to congratulate Brendan Pardue for earning this award and 
thank him for his long standing dedication to our community.

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