[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 181 (Wednesday, November 15, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2187-E2188]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN HONOR OF S. REID GUSTAFSON

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 15, 1995

  Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, it is a distinct privilege for me to rise 
today to recognize and honor S. Reid Gustafson, a man who, for many 
years, has contributed greatly to the community of Santa Clara County, 
CA.
  On Tuesday, the 21st of November, 1995, Mr. Gustafson is being 
honored as the 1995 Distinguished Citizen, at the 21st Annual 
Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner of the Santa Clara County Council of 
the Boy Scouts of America. The dinner will take place in the Imperial 
Ballroom of the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, CA. I am honored to join 
with the Santa Clara County Council of the Boy Scouts of America in 
congratulating Mr. Gustafson on this momentous occasion.
  As the Santa Clara County Council of the Boy Scouts of America has 
noted in their event program from the Distinguished Citizen Award 
Dinner, Mr. Gustafson is, ``a person who exemplifies a commitment to 
the community, integrity and leadership.'' Those who know Reid 
Gustafson know that his spirit and dogged commitment of the community, 
make it a better place for all of us to live and work.
  By profession, Mr. Gustafson is a leader in the housing industry, 
having been president of Shea Holmes of northern California for the 
last 12 years. In spite of a very busy work schedule, Mr. Gustafson has 
also found the time to become involved in numerous community programs 
and activities, and is a role model for all of us in terms of his 
outstanding commitment to community service. From a personal 

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standpoint, I admire Reid Gustafson very much for this dedication to 
the people of Santa Clara County.
  Mr. Gustafson's extensive community involvement includes serving as 
the current chairman of the Board of Directors of the San Jose 
Symphony. Mr. Gustafson also serves on the board of directors of the 
San Jose Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and is a past chairman of 
the board of managers for the central branch of the YMCA in Santa Clara 
County.
  Mr. Speaker, I also want to honor Mr. Gustafson for the very 
important role he has played in raising funds for many outstanding 
community based programs. Through Shea Holmes, Mr. Gustafson has played 
an integral part in supporting such worthy organizations as the Boy 
Scouts of Santa Clara County, the YMCA Current Support Campaign, the 
Crippled Children's Society and the new Children's Shelter of Santa 
Clara County.
  Throughout his career, Mr. Gustafson has served on numerous building 
industry associations, and has helped to shape the planning of numerous 
homes and communities throughout California. He has served as the past 
chairman of the board of directors of the Building Industry Association 
of northern California, and has also served on the boards of both the 
State and National Homebuilders' Association. In addition, Mr. 
Gustafson has served as a commissioner on the Bay Vision 20/20 
Taskforce, a key regional planning body in northern California.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to invite you and my colleagues in the 
House of Representatives to join with me in expressing gratitude and 
appreciation to Reid Gustafson for his efforts to make our community a 
better place. I also would like to thank the Santa Clara Council of the 
Boy Scouts of America for their outstanding leadership in our 
community, and for giving me the opportunity to share in their 
recognition of Reid Gustafson as the 1995 Distinguished Citizen Award 
recipient.

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