[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 101 (Thursday, July 19, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1372]
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                    TRIBUTE TO CHRISTINE DIEMER IGER

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                          HON. GARY G. MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 19, 2001

  Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute 
and honor the accomplishments of Christine Diemer Iger, Esq.
  Christine Diemer Iger, Chief Executive Officer for the past twelve 
years at the building Industry Association of Southern California/
Orange County Chapter, will be resigning this post in August, 2001, to 
join the law firm of Manatt, Phelps and Phillips, LLP.
  Mrs. Iger will be remembered for her dedication to making the BIA the 
spokesperson of record for the Orange County homebuilding industry. She 
interfaced closely and successfully with local, state, and federal 
officials to resolve Orange County's diverse and complex land use and 
building development issues. Prior to joining the Building Industry 
Association, Orange County Chapter, she served in the administration of 
Governor George Deukmejian from 1986-1989, as Director of the 
California Department of Housing and Community Development, and from 
1983-1986 as Deputy Attorney General before the Court of Appeals and 
Supreme Court. Her legal career began in 1977, as Law Clerk to United 
States Magistrate Edward A. Infante in San Diego. She also served as 
Assistant Legal Director for the California District Association in 
1979.
  Mrs. Iger is a past board member of the Federal National Mortgage 
Association. She currently serves as a board member and audit committee 
chair of the Keith Companies, a successful engineering company and 
environmental land-use planning firm.
  Mrs. Iger has an outstanding record of service to her community. She 
is a member of the executive committees for the University of 
California, Irvine, CEO Roundtable and Foundation, member of the Board 
of Directors for the Orange County Business Council, Orange County 
Performing Arts Center, Pacific Symphony Orchestra, and Opera Pacific.
  Christine Diemer Iger's exemplary professional service has earned the 
admiration and respect of those who have had the privilege of working 
with her. I would like to congratulate her on these accomplishments and 
wish her well in her new endeavor.

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