[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 154 (Thursday, October 22, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2605]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO JIM LIPTAK

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                          HON. KEVIN McCARTHY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 22, 2009

  Mr. McCARTHY of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Jim 
Liptak, a resident and community leader from Paso Robles, California, 
for his outstanding and exemplary leadership while serving as the 2009 
President of the California Association of REALTORS'.
  Jim has been a longtime successful leader in local real estate 
matters, reflecting immense enthusiasm, care, and commitment to his 
community. He has served the Paso Robles Association of 
REALTORS' in all levels of leadership and has served two 
terms as President since being named Realtor of the Year five times by 
his peers at the Paso Robles Association of REALTORS'.
  Jim has also ably represented Paso Robles realtors and the Paso 
Robles community in the state and national association. He started his 
career in 1983 as a California Association of REALTORS' 
(C.A.R.) Director, winning an election for the position as a ``Write-in 
Candidate.'' He has since served as Chair on over 5 committees and was 
a 1995 Chairman of the California Association of REALTORS' 
Legislative Committee, where he holds the record for most bills 
introduced in a single session, 17. In 1998 he became the Honorary 
Director for Life in the California Association of 
REALTORS', and is the first realtor in Region 31 of the 
Central Coast to be named a National Association of 
REALTORS' Director. Since 2006, Mr. Liptak has been an 
Honorary Life Member by the Paso Robles Association of 
REALTORS', and is a ``National Ten Year Golden R'' Member--
President's Circle.
  A true mark of leadership is the generosity of time and talents that 
one gives on behalf of his neighbors and communities. Jim Liptak 
exemplifies this time-honored tradition. I commend Jim for his service 
and leadership as President of the California Association of 
REALTORS' and wish him and his family well as he continues 
to serve our community.

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