[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 8 (Tuesday, January 14, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E68]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    A RECOGNITION OF MR. CRAIG RAGG

                                 califor
                                 nia___
                                 

                           HON. ERIC SWALWELL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 14, 2014

  Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my 
friend and long-time Castro Valley Resident, Mr. Craig Ragg. This 
month, Craig will complete his term serving as the 2013 President of 
the Bay East Association of Realtors, where he has also served on the 
Board of Directors since 2008 and as Treasurer in 2011.
  Craig has worked since 1977 as a Licensed Real Estate Agent, Broker, 
and Realtor. Throughout his career, Craig has been actively involved as 
a leader in the real estate profession, and he has always made time to 
invest in his community.
  A National Association of Realtors Leadership Academy Graduate, Craig 
is an active member of the real estate community at the national, 
state, and local level. Craig served as a member of the National 
Association of Realtors Committees on Land Use and Consumer 
Communication, as well as the California Association of Realtors 
Federal Committee, Taxation Committee, and Housing Affordability Fund 
Committee. Craig also has served on the Board of Directors of the 
California Association of Realtors since 2010.
  Over the course of his career, Craig often has been recognized for 
his efforts in the community. In 1990 and 2009, Craig was honored as 
Bay East Realtor of the Year. He also was the recipient of the John 
Deadrich Distinguished Service Award in 2006, and again in 2008.
  Craig also has honorably served his country. Craig served in the 
United States Air Force from 1968 to 1972. Craig has served on the Eden 
Medical Foundation Board of Directors since 2004, and he spent 1988 to 
1996 giving back to his community by serving on the Castro Valley 
Municipal Advisory Council.
  Mr. Speaker, Realtors are an important part of every community, as 
they enable the American dream of home ownership. I want to thank Craig 
for his service and his contributions to the East Bay. I wish him the 
best of luck as he continues to play an important role in the lives of 
East Bay residents.

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