[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 98 (Monday, June 18, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1321]
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            RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF BILL DEARMAN

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 18, 2007

  Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
accomplishments of Bill Dearman of Alexandria, Virginia. Bill Dearman's 
retirement will mark the conclusion of 10 years of extraordinary and 
dedicated leadership and service to the Alexandria Redevelopment and 
Housing Authority.
  Mr. Dearman's skilled leadership and devotion to Alexandria have led 
to a number of great accomplishments. Among these as the challenge of 
redeveloping the Samuel Madden Housing Project into what is now the 
nationally recognized award-winning Chatham Square. In addition he 
oversaw the development of various site replacements at Braddock Road, 
and the rehabilitation and refinancing of Jefferson Village, Quaker 
Hill and Cameron Valley projects.
  Through his dedication to the Citizens of Alexandria, he helped 
ensure housing needed to Alexandria's neediest. His creativity led to 
effective reorganization of the authority and expansion of services to 
residents. Through is tireless efforts, Mr. Dearman has improved the 
general appearance and maintenance of all Alexandria Redevelopment and 
Housing Authority properties.
  In closing I wish to commend Mr. Dearman for his years of service to 
the City of Alexandria. I wish all the best to him on his retirement 
with his family in Atlanta.

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