[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2041]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                             GEORGE VALUCK

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 2016

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize George Valuck 
for receiving the Steve Burkholder Diamond Legacy award from The West 
Chamber of Jefferson County.
  This award is given to an individual who is recognized as a ``shining 
star'' due to their leadership and contributions in making Jefferson 
County a better place to work and live.
  A husband, father and grandfather, Mr. Valuck's story stretches from 
Alameda Avenue to serving as entertainment for the royal wedding of 
Lady Diana and Prince Charles.
  George's recent focus has been centered on downtown Lakewood and its 
successful Belmar and City Commons districts. Downtown Lakewood is now 
home to more than 200 stores, eateries and attractions, as well as 
thousands of new residents and many employers, and has been cited as a 
world-wide example of smart new-urban living.
  I extend my deepest congratulations to George Valuck for his honor by 
The West Chamber. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same commitment 
to the community in the future.

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