[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 13 (Thursday, January 23, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E112-E113]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF MR. DON FAUGHT

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                           HON. ERIC SWALWELL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 23, 2014

  Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Mr. Don Faught, as he completes his term serving as the 2013 President 
of the California Association of Realtors (CAR).
  For over 25 years, Don has worked in the real estate industry in 
California. A second generation real estate professional, Don is 
currently Vice President and Managing Broker at Alain Pinel Realtors 
located in Pleasanton, California, in my district.
  Don has been a member of the California Association of Realtors since 
1987, and has served as a CAR Director since 1997. Before his term as 
CAR President in 2013, Don also served in leadership positions within 
the association, acting as President-Elect in 2012 and Treasurer in 
2010 and 2011.
  Throughout his career, Don has been an active member of CAR, serving 
on numerous committees, including as chair of the Federal Issues 
Committee and chair of the Strategic Planning and Finance Committee.
  Don also has been involved in the real estate industry at the local 
and national levels. In 2000, Don served as President of the Bay East 
Association of Realtors, and was named Bay East's Outstanding Leader in 
both 2002 and 2008.
  A National Association of Realtors Director since 2002, Don currently 
serves as Chair of the Economic Issues and Commercial Real Estate 
Trends Forum and is a member the Strategic Planning Committee. Don has 
received designations as a Certified Residential Specialist, and is a 
graduate of the Realtor Institute.
  As CAR President, Don has worked to engage California Realtors and 
inspire them to get involved in their communities, taking action to 
ensure that the voice of the real estate industry is heard. During his 
term as President, Don has sought to reinforce the values of 
professionalism, ethics, and integrity within the industry.
  Mr. Speaker, Realtors are a critical part of every community, as they 
enable the American dream of home ownership. I want to recognize Don 
for his service to his community and his contributions to the real 
estate industry. I wish him the best of luck as he continues to serve 
the residents of the East Bay.

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