[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19455]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                            LORETTA DITIRRO

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 19, 2013

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Loretta DiTirro for her outstanding service and commitment to our 
community.
  Loretta is an extremely passionate and persuasive individual, 
especially when it comes to community. She was instrumental in changing 
the name of the Wheat Ridge Business Association, to help give more 
definition to the purpose and future of the group. Loretta ensures that 
the Wheat Ridge business members are well informed and well connected 
to the community at large, and she drove the membership from 30 to 200 
members. She hosts events in her home to raise money for the Feed the 
Future Backpack Program, giving back to the children of her community. 
She opened up her garden for the Inaugural Wheat Ridge Garden Tour, and 
recruits volunteers for the historic Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival. As 
an influential leader and organizer, she is a valuable asset to the 
Wheat Ridge and Jefferson County communities.
  I extend my deepest congratulations to Loretta DiTirro for her well 
deserved honor by the West Chamber serving Jefferson County. I have no 
doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her 
future accomplishments.

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