[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 6 (Tuesday, January 27, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E54]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MR. KEITH SCHNEIDER

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                         HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 27, 2004

  Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Keith Schneider 
for his work as President of the Building Industry Association of 
Central California.
  As outgoing President of the Building Industry Association of Central 
California, it is only fitting that I take a moment to honor Mr. 
Schneider's life-long commitment to our community and to the building 
industry.
  Born on November 14, 1948, Mr. Schneider's dedication to his 
profession has only been surpassed by his dedication to his family. 
Raised in Eureka, Illinois with his two sisters and parents, Mr. 
Schneider excelled at school. As a member of the Boy Scouts he was able 
to earn the merit of Eagle Scout. Mr. Schneider participated in many 
other activities as he played the banjo and participated in musical 
competitions and he was also a member of his high school track team and 
the debate team.
  In 1966, Mr. Schneider attended Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa 
where he graduated with a degree in journalism. After graduation, he 
entered law school in Chicago in 1970. During this time, Mr. Schneider 
served two years in the Navy, stationed in San Diego and at the Great 
Lakes in Chicago.
  In 1973, Mr. Schneider worked at the Civil Defense Agency in 
Springfield, Illinois. He met and married his wife, Carol, two years 
later in 1975. While in Illinois, he joined the Home Building 
Association.
  In 1981, Mr. Schneider moved to Modesto, California where he became 
the Executive Officer of the Building Industry Association of Central 
California until 1990. In 1990, he then joined the staff of the Oakwood 
Builders until 1993. Mr. Schneider then accepted the position as 
Development Coordinator for the Diablo Grande and continues in this 
role by providing housing for this destination resort.
  Mr. Schneider's commitment to the building industry as well as to our 
community is undeniable. He certainly lives up to the motto of the 
California Building Industry: ``We're yesterday's shelter providers, 
today's problem solvers, tomorrow's dream builders.''
  It is an honor to recognize all of Mr. Schneider's achievements and 
to thank him for his service to our community.

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