[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 90 (Wednesday, July 12, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1383]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING DOUG TRIPP OF PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 12, 2006

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
a local homebuilder who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to 
meet the needs of his fellow citizens.
  Hailing from Land O'Lakes, FL, Doug Tripp is actively involved in 
local efforts to help residents of Pasco County achieve their dream of 
homeownership. As a volunteer for the Habitat for Humanity chapter of 
central Pasco County for a number of years and currently serving as the 
organization's president, Doug has also personally provided thousands 
of dollars toward the group's efforts.
  In addition to donating plots of land so that habitat affiliates can 
build new homes, Doug also contributes countless hours of work on job 
sites alongside the Habitat partner families. His financial assistance 
to other needy people in our community has helped others build the home 
of their dreams.
  A Generous supporter of all Pasco County residents' needs, Doug's 
dedication to the families living in the area also includes 
volunteering for Big Brothers Big Sisters and several youth athletic 
organizations.
  As a local business leader, Doug founded tripp trademark homes in 
2001, building more than 200 homes a year and providing more than 100 
people with quality jobs. Doug and his wife Holly have a daughter Loren 
and two sons, Jake and Zack.
  Mr. Speaker, Doug Tripp's success in business has driven him to give 
back to the Pasco County community. As a volunteer and generous 
contributor to help other people in need, Pasco County is richer for 
Doug's involvement and his tireless support of families needing a home.

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