Floor Statements

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Josephine King for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

Josephine has overcome many challenges along her journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Josephine, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Josephine's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Drake Middle School and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future.

It is my honor to congratulate Josephine King on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jordyn Goins for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

Jordyn has overcome many challenges along her journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Jordyn, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Jordyn's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Drake Middle School and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future.

It is my honor to congratulate Jordyn Goins on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Justin Peterson for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

Justin has overcome many challenges along his journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Justin, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Justin's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Arvada West High School and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future.

It is my honor to congratulate Justin Peterson on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Isobel Sprenger for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

Isobel has overcome many challenges along her journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Isobel, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Isobel's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Arvada West High School and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future.

It is my honor to congratulate Isobel Sprenger on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Avery Dion for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

Avery has overcome many challenges along the journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Avery, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Avery's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Drake Middle School and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future.

It is my honor to congratulate Avery Dion on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ava Conley- Willoughby for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

Ava has overcome many challenges along her journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Ava, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Ava's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Arvada West High School and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future.

It is my honor to congratulate Ava Conley-Willoughby on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Peytynn Adams for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

Peytynn has overcome many challenges along her journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Peytynn, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Peytynn's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Drake Middle School and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future.

It is my honor to congratulate Peytynn Adams on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Alejandro Valdez for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

Alejandro has overcome many challenges along his journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Alejandro, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Alejandro's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Arvada K-8 and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future.

It is my honor to congratulate Alejandro Valdez on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Keaton Ahrendt for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

Keaton has overcome many challenges along his journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Keaton, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Keaton's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Drake Middle School and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future.

It is my honor to congratulate Keaton Ahrendt on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Nathalie Sanchez for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

Nathalie has overcome many challenges along her journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Nathalie, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Nathalie's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Arvada K-8 and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future.

It is my honor to congratulate Nathalie Sanchez on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Danica Barela for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

Danica has overcome many challenges along her journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Danica, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Danica's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Drake Middle School and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future.

It is my honor to congratulate Danica Barela on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sydney Campbell for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

Sydney has overcome many challenges along her journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Sydney, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Sydney's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Drake Middle School and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future.

It is my honor to congratulate Sydney Campbell on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Warren Tech of Jefferson County Public Schools for their 50th anniversary.

Warren Tech is one of the leading Career and Technical Education (CTE) centers in Colorado, preparing students to jump straight into successful careers or to be competitive applicants for college. For five decades, Warren Tech has empowered students through 36 innovative programs, where experienced faculty and industry partners collaborate to provide real-world projects, internships, and apprenticeships. They have equipped students with Post-Secondary Workforce Readiness (PWR) skills while providing over 13,000 free college credits and 1,600 industry certifications annually.

Warren Tech's rigorous educational programs, ranging from agriculture, STEM, arts, trades, and more, are proof of their mission to make meaningful connections between 21st Century academic knowledge and career-focused learning.

On behalf of the people of Colorado's Seventh Congressional District, it is my honor to congratulate Warren Tech on its 50th anniversary and thank all the educators and dedicated individuals who work there for their commitment to our community.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ana Olalde Guerrero for earning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

Ana has overcome many challenges along her journey to success, demonstrating perseverance at every step. Students who strive to make the most of their education, like Ana, develop crucial skills and a work ethic that will guide them for the rest of their lives. This award is a testament to Ana's hard work, determination, and perseverance at Arvada K-8 and is clearly just the beginning of a bright and promising future.

It is my honor to congratulate Ana Olalde Guerrero on achieving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jeffrey Hammond of Canon City for his heroic actions, which have earned him the prestigious Life Saving Award from the Park Law Enforcement Association.

On January 29, 2023, while serving as an Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Ranger, Jeffrey demonstrated exceptional bravery and skill during a critical rescue operation in Bighorn Canyon. His quick response and decisive actions under pressure were instrumental in saving the life of a woman trapped in her vehicle in the frigid waters of the Arkansas River.

Jeffrey's involvement in the rescue went far beyond the call of duty. Upon arriving at the scene and assessing the situation, he donned

his swift water rescue suit and navigated the icy waters, having to force open the vehicle's door to access the driver. He then securely placed a life jacket on her and coordinated with first responders to ensure a safe extraction.

On behalf of the people of Colorado's Seventh Congressional District, it is my honor to extend our deepest gratitude and congratulations to Jeffrey Hammond for his life-saving act.