[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 128 (Thursday, October 3, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1745]
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          CONGRATULATIONS TO NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

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                          HON. GARY G. MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 2, 2002

  Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the 
National Association of Realtors on their decision to build a new 
headquarters on Capitol Hill.
  In addition to serving their 850,000 members, this new building will 
enhance the Capitol Hill community. Its elegant design will complement 
the location, and its state of the art environmentally friendly 
features will serve as a model for future construction. Moreover the 
$45 million in construction and acquisition capital will benefit 
several Washington, D.C. businesses, including developer Lawrence N. 
Brandt, Inc., construction manager CarrAmerica, architectural firm 
Bannigan and Associations, and numerous contractors and subcontractors.
  As a homebuilder, I understand the significance of selecting a 
community to call home. The District of Columbia should take pride in 
the fact that the National Association of Realtors has chosen 500 New 
Jersey Avenue, NW as their new home. This new building will demonstrate 
the association's commitment to both the city and the legislative 
process.
  Clearly, this is an exciting time for the National Association of 
Realtors. Mr. Speaker, I ask that this 107th Congress join me in 
congratulating them on this endeavor.

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