[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 150 (Tuesday, November 19, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2089]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       TRIBUTE TO DAVID LUCCHETTI

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                         HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 19, 2002

  Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in tribute to David Lucchetti, one of 
Sacramento's most outstanding citizen leaders. David is retiring after 
many years of wonderful contributions to the Sacramento Neighborhood 
Housing Service Board of Trustees. As his friends and family gather to 
celebrate David's numerous achievements, I ask all of my colleagues to 
join with me in saluting one of Sacramento's most accomplished 
citizens.
  David began his illustrious career in 1970 when he was hired by 
Anderson Lumber Company, a division of Pacific Coast Building Products, 
Inc. Through his trademark hard work and dedication, David was named 
the Chief Financial Officer for Pacific Coast Building Products in 
1979. Under his leadership, Pacific Coast Building Products was awarded 
the prestigious ``Best in the Business'' awarded by the Sacremento 
Chamber of Commerce. In addition, the company was also recently 
recognized as one of the ten Most Admired Companies in the Sacramento 
area. Perhaps, most impressively, the company has maintained a regular 
presence on the influential Forbes 500 list under David's tenure. All 
in all, David has steadfastly represented the interests of Pacific 
Coast Building Products with great honor and results for the past three 
decades.
  Aside from his contributions to Pacific Coast Building Products, 
David has also offered his valuable services to a number of worthy 
community organizations. David has been a long time member of the Big 
Brother/Big Sisters Foundation. In addition David has also been a 
member of the Sutter Club, California State University Sacramento, the 
Sacramento Business Advisory Board, and a Board of Trustee member to 
the Sacramento Regional Foundation and Sacramento Neighborhood Housing 
Service. David is also associated with Succeed Catholic Social Service.
  It is not surprising that David has been widely recognized for his 
involvement in the community. In 1996, David was named by the 
Sacramento Diocese as the Distinguished Catholic School Graduate of the 
year. Earlier in 1993, David was appointed by Governor Pete Wilson to 
serve on the California Contractors State License Board. In 1997, David 
and his wife, Chris, were the proud recipients of the Philanthropist 
Couple Award in recognition for all their charitable work over the 
years.
  Dave's unparalleled success in the boardroom and in the community 
truly makes him one of Sacramento's most accomplished and treasured 
citizens. His commitment to help others is a shining example to 
everyone who follows his leadership.
  Mr. Speaker, as David Lucchetti's friends and family gather for his 
honorary luncheon, I am honored to pay tribute to one of Sacramento's 
most honorable residents. His successes are considerable, and it is a 
great honor for me to have the opportunity to pay tribute to his 
contributions. I ask all my colleagues to join with me in wishing David 
Lucchetti continued success in all his future endeavors.

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