RECOGNIZING COMMISSIONER CHARLES TEDESCO

RECOGNIZING COMMISSIONER CHARLES TEDESCO

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E17] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING COMMISSIONER CHARLES TEDESCO ______ HON. JASON CROW of colorado in the house of representatives Monday, January 13, 2025 Mr. CROW. Mr Speaker, I rise today to recognize Adams County Commissioner Charles ``Chaz'' Tedesco for his service to Colorado. Commissioner Tedesco began his service by serving in the U.S. Navy, and as President of the United Steelworkers Union. Commissioner Tedesco supported several initiatives to help vulnerable youth during his term, including Homes for Hope, a program for youth in emergency foster care in Adams County. He also served as Vice-Chair of the Former Foster Care Youth Steering Committee for the State of Colorado. Commissioner Tedesco is a member of diverse boards and committees as he serves Adams County residents and all Coloradans, including the E- 470 Authority, Airport Coordinating Committee, Aurora Economic Development Board of Directors, Veterans Advisory Commission, Aerotropolis Regional Transit Authority, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Colorado Counties, Inc., County & Commissioners Acting Together, Child Welfare Allocation Committee, Metro Area County Commissioners, and National Association of Counties. Commissioner Tedesco has been a consistent advocate for veterans and a voice for funding state and federal veterans' programs. He was integral in the formation of the Veterans Advisory Commission which seeks to address and work cooperatively with other county boards, councils, and staff regarding veterans' interests. I thank Commissioner Tedesco for his service to our community as the Commissioner for District 2 on the Adams County Board of Commissioners. ____________________