[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 171 (Tuesday, November 6, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2330]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO RANDY BLACK, SR.

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 6, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Randy Black, Sr., 
who is the recipient of the 2007 Lieder Award. The Lieder Award is 
given annually to a person or organization that demonstrates 
outstanding leadership in the southern Nevada real estate industry by 
the Lied Institute for Real Estate Studies at the University of Nevada 
Las Vegas.
  Randy has had a lasting impact on southern Nevada that began when he 
enrolled in Clark County Community College in an effort to become a 
realtor. Throughout his career he has had a multi-faceted experience, 
working as a title examiner for First American Title/Stewart Title, a 
commercial real estate salesman with Robert Realty Investment and 
Development, and a commercial real estate broker with Consolidated 
Realty and Management. Since 1977, he has served as the chairman of the 
board, owner, and broker with Diversified Realty. He has also been a 
partner with many different businesses in southern Nevada including 
Beano's Casino Restaurant and Lounge and Shuck's Seafood Restaurant and 
Lounges. In addition, he has been a managing partner with Virgin River 
Hotel and Casino, Casablanca Hotel Resort and Casino, and Oasis Resort 
Casino in Mesquite, Nevada. Randy also owns many development projects 
in southern Nevada.
  Along with all of his work in the real estate industry, Randy has 
also dedicated his time to various boards and commissions. He has been 
active with the City of Las Vegas Citizens Advisory Board and the 
Nellis Air Force Base Support Team. He has utilized his expertise in 
real estate to contribute his time to the Southern Nevada Homebuilders 
Association and the Las Vegas Board of Realtors Political Action 
Committee.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Randy Black, Sr. His constant 
commitment to the advancement of the real estate community in southern 
Nevada is honorable, and I wish him congratulations as the 2007 Lieder 
Award recipient.

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