[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E77-E78]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               MIKE HELMS

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 15, 2014

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Mike Helms for receiving the Charlie O'Brien Award from the Greater 
Golden Chamber of Commerce.
   This award goes to members who are well respected within the 
organization and are motivated by an unselfish desire to contribute to

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the community for the betterment of greater Golden.
   Seven years ago Mike Helms had a dream to have a monthly event for 
residents of Golden who love the outdoors and who ride their bicycles. 
Mike, along with a few others who had this same dream, came up with 
Golden Bicycle Cruise. The excitement from the first cruise events 
quickly caught on. Through a partnership with the Golden Civic 
Foundation, in 2013 the Golden Bicycle Cruise had their most successful 
year with over 400 riders attending most cruises.
   I extend my deepest congratulations to Mike Helms for this well 
deserved recognition by the Greater Golden Chamber of Commerce. Your 
commitment has made our community a better place for all of us to live.

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