[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 71 (Monday, May 23, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E931]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY, INC.

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                   of

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 23, 2011

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
honor Keller Williams Realty, Inc., a real estate franchise 
organization which has recognized a significant need to give back to 
communities.
  In 2008, Keller Williams Realty designated and sponsored one day that 
year to encourage and allow its employees and associates, and other 
real estate professionals and members of the community, to sponsor and 
conduct charitable acts, and named and marketed that day as RED Day. 
RED stands for Renew Energize Donate. RED Day has inspired thousands of 
real estate professionals across America to volunteer in their local 
communities. Keller Williams Reality Inc. which is located in my home 
State of Texas, should be commended for performing charitable acts 
within the communities where its franchises operate.
  Keller Williams Realty is committed to maintaining, growing and 
celebrating RED Day every year and RED Day has contributed over one-
hundred and fifty thousand hours of volunteer service in a single day 
in the past year alone. RED Day volunteers have helped rebuild houses, 
nursing homes, children's camps, animal shelters, clean parks and 
provide meals and activities for the elderly. The scope of the RED Day 
projects has been limitless.
  Mr. Speaker, RED Day volunteers model the best in citizenship and 
create a climate of goodwill that lasts far beyond one day a year. I 
ask my fellow colleagues today to join me in honoring RED day.

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