[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16200]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                              DENNIS MEYER

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 20, 2015

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Dennis Meyer of Das 
Meyer Fine Pastry Chalet for receiving the Lloyd J. King 
Entrepreneurial Spirit Award from the Arvada Economic Development 
Association.
  This prestigious business award, named after the founder of King 
Soopers in Olde Town Arvada, is presented to an individual with 
characteristics of an exemplary entrepreneur. Dennis Meyer has been 
baking since 1965 and is renowned as a Certified Executive Pastry Chef, 
Master Baker. A member of the American Academy of Chefs, Dennis was 
named ``Chef of the Year'' in 1987 and has won numerous gold medals in 
culinary competitions, including ``People's Choice'' and ``Best of 
Show.'' He started his family owned business in 1985 in Arvada, 
Colorado. In 2006, he was inducted into the Colorado Chefs Hall of 
Fame.
  The spirit behind Das Meyer Fine Pastry Chalet is led by the vision, 
creativity, kindheartedness and generosity of the founder Dennis Meyer. 
His commitment to making his clients' special occasions memorable is 
remarkable and a tribute to his success.
  I congratulate Dennis Meyer and all of the employees of Das Meyer 
Fine Pastry Chalet for this well-deserved honor from the Arvada 
Economic Development Association. I thank him for his commitment to 
excellence and his continued service to the community.

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