[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7642]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                 TRIBUTE TO JEFFERSON ECONOMIC COUNCIL

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                        HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 25, 2005

  Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
Jefferson Economic Council, Colorado's oldest economic development 
agency. Early next month, the council will be celebrating its 50th 
anniversary.
  The Jefferson Economic Council has worked tirelessly over the last 
half-century to brighten the future of Jefferson County businesses. And 
even after fifty years, the Council remains the premier business 
organization in Jefferson County, adapting to a rapidly changing 
economy. The council works with county government, cities, other 
economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, and the 
business community to create cooperation and common voice for business 
in the county.
  Mr. Speaker, as the council is fond of saying, the greatest strength 
of any organization is its people. I believe that is true. The hard 
work and dedication of the members of this organization to improving 
the business climate and more generally building a better community 
over the last five decades have been invaluable contributions to the 
county that I--and many other Colorado residents and businesses--call 
home.

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