[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 190 (Wednesday, December 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2557]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO IRENE PORTER

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                          HON. JON C. PORTER-

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 12, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor my dear friend Irene 
Porter, Executive Director of the Southern Nevada Home Builders 
Association, for her 30 years of dedicated service to a prominent 
Nevadan trade organization that represents home building industry in 
Nevada.
  For the past three decades, Irene has been committed to overseeing 
the SNHBA's programs and efforts. Most notably, Irene has lobbied on 
behalf of the association and home building industry at the Nevada 
State Legislature. She was recognized by the Legislature in 1991 as the 
``Lobbyist of the Year'' and was later inducted into the Nevada 
Lobbyist Hall of Fame in 1997. She has also built and maintained 
invaluable relationships with Federal, State, and local governments. In 
her post, she has managed two successful programs: The Housing Quality 
Trade Contractor Certification Program and the Southern Nevada Green 
Building Partnership programs. In a period of exponential growth, Irene 
has been steadfast in leading the industry and sustaining the stability 
and viability of the housing markets in Southern Nevada.
  During her distinguished career as the Executive Director, Irene has 
championed numerous worthy causes. She has advocated for fair housing 
accommodation for persons with disabilities, which provide a valuable 
community service and contributes to the economic viability of the 
region. Irene has also been a leader on important community issues such 
as public schools and infrastructure building; and environmental issues 
such as dust control, and water and energy efficiency and conservation. 
Through her tireless service to her association and her community, she 
has been awarded with four National Association Excellence awards from 
the National Association of Home Builders and a Civic Hero Award from 
the Clark County School District.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor my good friend Irene Porter. Her 
commitment to the community and professional successes are truly 
admirable and should serve as an example to us all. I am extremely 
fortunate to have been able to call Irene a friend for many years and I 
wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

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