[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 111 (Thursday, July 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1495]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          COMMENDING DAN FETTE

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 11, 2007

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend Mr. Dan Fette of 
Denton, Texas on starting Dan Fette Builders, Inc.
  Mr. Fette graduated from Texas A&M with a BS in Building Construction 
and a MS in Construction Management. He worked in the construction 
industry for many years before starting his own company. He set out 
with the goal to build a few really great houses. He wanted to be able 
to focus all of his attention on one house so the customer would be 
exceptionally pleased.
  Mr. Fette is currently the chairman of the Green Building Program of 
the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Dallas and will soon 
become the president of the HBA Denton Division. The goal of the HBA's 
Green Building Program is to bring more energy efficient and 
environmentally friendly homes to the Metroplex. This local effort is 
being supported by the Green Building Initiative (GBI) and the National 
Association of Home Builders (NAHB), which will provide area builders 
with resources and technical support. Additionally, the Green Building 
Program will maintain a database of ``green builders'' and ``green 
built'' homes in the area for potential homebuyers.
  In addition, Mr. Fette is a member of Green Built North Texas, a 
voluntary partnership of local home builders, industry supporters, and 
sponsors committed to creating awareness and interest in the 
construction of higher-performance, lower-impact residential homes in 
North Central Texas. Members of Green Built North Texas work to meet 
the highest standards in relation to site management, waste recycling, 
water efficiency, indoor air quality, energy efficiency, materials, and 
homeowner education.
  In an age when energy conservation is at a critical point, I am 
honored to represent a man who is using his talents and skills in 
construction, to better our community. I extend my sincere 
congratulations to Mr. Dan Fette for starting his own company, Dan 
Fette Builders, Inc. I wish him success in the future.

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