[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 153 (Thursday, December 17, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2337]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                          TRIBUTE TO BUD MAURO

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 17, 1998

  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Bud Mauro, 
who has just completed his term as President of the Southland Regional 
Association of Realtors. Bud leaves with a remarkable record. During 
his tenure, San Fernando Valley realtors experienced one of their most 
productive years in memory, as a housing slump gave way to a housing 
boom. I'm sure Bud's leadership was a key reason for the stellar 
performance of the Valley real estate industry in 1998.
  Bud had both the experience and background to be a successful 
President. His real estate career began in 1972, the same year he 
became a member of the Association. Beginning in 1978, when he joined 
the Grievance Committee, Bud steadily rose through the ranks. He served 
on the Professional Standards Panel, Ethics and Arbitration Policy 
Committee and the Board of Directors.
  Bud is a person of considerable charm and an intimate knowledge of 
the real estate business. Both traits served him well as President. He 
motivated more than 200 members of the Association to serve on various 
committees and task forces. I know firsthand how important such groups 
are in keeping politicians and community leaders informed about the 
Association and the condition of the real estate industry. Bud was also 
actively involved with the seminars and training sessions that are such 
an important part of the Association's function.
  Bud played a big part in upgrading the technological capacity of the 
Association. He worked to expand and improve computer efficiency, and 
helped to develop the Association's own web site by establishing 
cooperative marketing agreements with the California Living Network and 
REALTOR.Com.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting Bud Mauro, who compiled an 
outstanding record as President of the Southland Regional Association 
of Realtors. His leadership skills and dedication to his work are an 
inspiration to us all.

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