[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 147 (Thursday, November 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2017]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO BEN C. ANDERSON, PRESIDENT, BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF 
                          SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 13, 2002

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an 
individual whose dedication and contributions to Southern California 
are exceptional. Southern California has been fortunate to have dynamic 
and dedicated community leaders who willingly and unselfishly give time 
and talent to making their communities a better place to live and work. 
Bob Anderson is one of these individuals. At the end of the year, Ben 
will be stepping down as President of the Building Industry Association 
of Southern California after many years of dedicated service.
  Ben has worked through BIA/SC, the California Building Industry 
Association (CBIA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 
to promote the building industry's contributions to the communities 
that it serves, to advocate on behalf of his colleagues and to create 
new home-ownership opportunities. Ben has exemplified leadership and 
dedicated service to the building industry as a CBIA and NAHB director, 
as BIA/SC Secretary/Treasurer, Second Vice President, First Vice 
President and President.
  Ben has also served as a member of the Board of Directors for the 
Boys and Girls Club in the City of Fontana and continues to be active 
in several business organizations both in the Inland Empire and Orange 
County.
  Ben has worked tirelessly to ensure that all Southern Californians 
have the opportunity to achieve the American Dream of home ownership, 
and to promote housing as a community asset which strengthens the 
fabric of our many neighborhoods in Southern California. Ben has been a 
dedicated, strong and effective voice for the principles and ideals of 
California's building community during his years as a member and leader 
of the Building Industry Association of Southern California.
  Ben's diligent work as the President of Building Industry Association 
of Southern California has contributed immeasurably to the betterment 
of Southern California. His involvement in community organizations 
makes me proud to call him a fellow community member, American and 
friend. I know that all of the residents and homeowners of Southern 
California are grateful for his service and salute him as his term 
comes to an end. I look forward to working with him in the future for 
the good of our community.

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