[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 163 (Thursday, October 27, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1959]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MR. MAURICE VEISSI

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 27, 2011

  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Maurice 
``Moe'' Veissi, an outstanding realtor and person who has supported the 
Miami community for over 40 years. Having known Moe for several years, 
I can attest to his exemplary character and his commitment to his 
profession and the people he serves.
  Moe is the 2011 President-Elect of the National Association of 
Realtors (NAR), and broker-owner of Veissi & Associates located in 
Miami, FL. He served on the Strategic Investment Reserve Advisory Board 
for NAR, also serving as a regional vice president for Region V in 
2005. Moe has served on NAR's Board of Directors since 1999, along with 
numerous NAR committees.
  Moe was also elected president of the Florida Association of Realtors 
(FAR) in 2002, and in 2003 was named ``Realtor of the Year''. On the 
local level, he has served as president of the Realtor Association of 
Greater Miami and The Beaches, and was twice appointed to as the 
Economic Development Chairman. Active in his community, Moe founded the 
Silent Angels Charitable Foundation, has coached several youth sports 
teams and also volunteers for numerous organizations such as Habitat 
for Humanity.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Mr. Maurice Veissi for 
his continued service to the Miami community. It will be great to have 
a model South Floridian representing such a well-respected national 
organization. He is an exceptional leader for the community, and I am 
privileged to call him my friend. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing this outstanding individual.

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