[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 94 (Wednesday, July 19, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1273]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO GOLDY S. LEWIS

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                          HON. GARY G. MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 18, 2000

  Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure 
that I celebrate the achievements of Goldy S. Lewis, of Rancho 
Cucamonga, California.
  Mrs. Lewis has been active in the real estate and home building 
industry in Southern California for 45 years. She is the co-founder of 
Lewis Homes, a company distinguished for its commitment to qualify 
housing. Since 1955, she has served as their Director and Executive 
Vice President, and she currently holds the position of Managing 
Partner. Mrs. Lewis has also been actively involved with Lewis 
Construction Company, Inc., Lewis Building Company, Inc. Las Vegas, 
Republic Sales Company, Inc., Kimmel Enterprises, Inc., Foothill 
Investment Company, and the Republic Management Company.
  As a result of her leadership, insight, and vision, the Lewis 
Operating Corporation has built 56,773 homes, 7,000 apartments, 
3,000,000 square feet of retail, office and industrial space, and 
developed 15,000 acres of land. Their quality work has netted numerous 
awards including a 1st Award of Distinction from American Builder 
Magazine and the Builder of the Year Award from Professional Builder 
Magazine.
  Mrs. Lewis has also been honored for her contributions to her 
community. She is the recipient of the West End YMCA Homer Briggs 
Service to Youth Award, the City of Hope Spirit of Life Award, the 
National Housing Conference ``Housing Person of the Year Award,'' and 
the California 25th Senate District Woman of the Year Award.
  Mrs. Lewis recently celebrated her 79th birthday, and she remains an 
active and energetic business leader. In fact, she still attends to her 
responsibilities in the office every day.
  Goldy S. Lewis has long been admired and respected by home builders 
throughout Southern California and she is deserving of the accolades of 
this Congress.

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