[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16332]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                             EMILY ROBINSON

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 1, 2014

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Emily Robinson for her countless contributions to Jefferson County.
  As the market president for FirstBank, Emily has helped to cultivate 
and mentor a team of young professionals, supporting their goals and 
efforts to assist them in achieving a successful future. Inspired by 
her self-employed parents, she found her passion and career in banking 
by providing support and financial resources to help business owners 
become successful. Her passion for helping business owners at FirstBank 
led her to climb the corporate ladder from trainee to market president. 
Emily's leadership and drive even helped benefit the bank's growth 
during the economic collapse of 2008. Since then, FirstBank's Lakewood 
and Golden locations have seen a 50 percent increase in deposits, 
making it one of the most successful FirstBanks in Colorado.
  Emily is also dedicated to enhancing the management-training program 
at FirstBank, having experienced first-hand the progressive programs 
FirstBank offers its employees. She has served on many boards 
throughout her career including Seniors' Resource Center, Clinic 
Campesina Family Health Services and The West Chamber. She has been on 
the Board for Community First Foundation since 2010, the inaugural year 
of Colorado Gives Day, which is a 24-hour online giving initiative 
aimed at increasing philanthropy in the state. Due to Emily's 
involvement, the program has raised $58.1 million for state nonprofits. 
She also sits on the board for The Jefferson Foundation and Arvada 
Economic Development. Emily was appointed by Governor Hickenlooper to 
serve on the State of Colorado Banking Board in 2011.
  I extend my deepest congratulations to Emily for her dedication, 
passion, and drive. She is an incredible example for all women in the 
workplace and in the community.

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