[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 172 (Friday, October 17, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E972]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING MAYOR BUD STARKER

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                        HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 17, 2025

  Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mayor William 
``Bud'' Starker for his years of public service and dedication to the 
City of Wheat Ridge.
  As a more than fifty year resident of Wheat Ridge, Mayor Starker has 
long been a pillar of the community. As both a city councilor and a 
mayor, Mayor Starker has guided the City with steady leadership, 
including navigating the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 
pandemic and championing efforts to expand housing affordability in 
Jefferson County and across the State of Colorado.
  Beyond City Hall, Mayor Starker has promoted economic development 
throughout the Denver Metro Area through his work in the private 
sector. Through Starker Construction, he helped build more than 100 
restaurants, including transforming an older property in his 
neighborhood into West 29th Restaurant and Bar--a beloved local 
gathering place that stands as a quintessential example of his 
commitment to revitalizing our community.
  On behalf of the people of Colorado's 7th Congressional District, it 
is my honor to thank Mayor Bud Starker for his years of service and 
wish him the best in all his future endeavors.

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