VIDEO: Crow Celebrates Douglas County in House Floor Speech
In a one-minute floor speech this morning, Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) highlighted the recent news that Douglas County was named the healthiest community in America by U.S. News and World Report.
The video can also be viewed here.
Remarks as delivered:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
I rise today to celebrate Douglas County, Colorado being named the healthiest community in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.
With all due to respect to my colleagues in this body, there is no state like Colorado.
We're home to 300 days of sunshine, the Rocky Mountains, and the best breweries and skiing in the county and it should be no surprise that it has helped make us the 7th fastest growing state in the country.
But this year, we've added another accomplishment to our list: community health.
With seven of America's top 25 healthiest communities in Colorado, Douglas County tops that list. Home to countless walking trails, community-building events, 63,000 acres of protected land, and innovative infrastructure, Douglas County is truly a great place to live.
And I welcome my colleagues to Douglas County and the rest of our incredible district to see for themselves what makes the Centennial State so great.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I yield back.