[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 176 (Wednesday, November 19, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2253]
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                             BRUCE ASHWILL

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                         HON. JOHN T. DOOLITTLE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2008

  Mr. DOOLITTLE. Madam Speaker, I would like to take a moment to pay 
tribute to Bruce Ashwill, a close friend from the Fourth Congressional 
District of California.
  Bruce Ashwill is a legend in California real estate. As a founding 
partner of Ashwill Burke and the founder of Bishop Hawke and Aborn 
Powers, it is estimated that he has hired and trained more than 1,700 
real estate professionals in his more than 38 years in the commercial 
real estate business. Bruce is a valued member of local chambers of 
commerce and many professional trade groups such as the California 
Association of Realtors and the Sacramento Trade Organization.
  We first met in 1983 when I was running for the California State 
Senate, and our friendship has grown from there. I have been privileged 
to benefit from the wisdom and experiences Bruce has shared with me, 
providing great insight into business, politics and life.
  Bruce graduated from University of California at Los Angeles, with a 
Bachelor of Science degree. He and his wife of 46 years, Barbara, live 
on a ranch in Shingle Springs, California. Bruce and Barbara have been 
blessed with three children and eight grandchildren.
  I would like to wish Bruce and Barbara good luck in all their future 
endeavors and express to them how much they mean to Julie and me. We 
look forward to continuing our great friendship for many years to come.

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