[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 5940]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING MAYOR JOHN G. WARNER

  (Mr. POLIS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I rise before 
this body of Congress to recognize Dr. John Warner of Breckenridge, 
Colorado. John has served on the town council of Breckenridge for 14 
years and the last 8 years as mayor.
  Being mayor of one of the country's premier resort communities has 
its challenges, but John has guided his community through both growth 
and uncertainty with integrity and passion. His steadfast commitment to 
making the place that residents call home a better place is an 
inspiration to us all.
  The hallmark of John's tenure was sustainability, and many important 
projects resulted from his efforts, like the new recycling facility, 
three solar projects, hybrid vehicles in the town's fleet, and a 
sustainability certification program for businesses.
  Despite many complicated issues, John took each one with a calm 
assuredness and a balanced approach.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise to pay tribute to Dr. 
John G. Warner on behalf of the residents of the Second Congressional 
District and myself. His contributions to the town of Breckenridge will 
remain his legacy for many years to come.

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