[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E305-E306]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CONGRATULATING MR. JIM BROWN ON BEING ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE 
                   PENNSYLVANIA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 15, 2016

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Jim Brown 
of Hollidaysburg, PA, on being elected 2016 President of the 
Pennsylvania Builders Association (PBA).
   Chartered in 1952, PBA is a statewide non-profit affiliated with the 
National Association of Home Builders. The guiding voice for the 
state's home building industry and housing consumers, PBA provides an 
admirable service to countless people, especially as in one way or 
another, we all have a fundamental need for shelter. At the core of 
this herculean task, PBA works to enhance and improve the ability of 
our state's building professionals to provide the best quality homes at 
the most affordable prices for all Pennsylvanians. Given these 
significant responsibilities, it's easy to see why the organization 
needs strong and experienced leadership. That's why I am proud to 
highlight Jim's election.
   As president of J.R. Brown Construction, Inc., a member of the board 
of the National Association of Home Builders, and a member of the 
Blair-Bedford Builders Association, where he has served as president, 
vice president, builder director, chairman of the Scholarship and 
Social Committees, and co-chair of

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the Home and Garden Show Committee, Jim undoubtedly has the experience 
and service-minded approach necessary to lead PBA in its noble mission. 
I am also pleased to highlight that Jim is the first Blair County 
builder to be elected to this office since 1972, a fact that our 
communities can take pride in. I have complete faith that Jim will put 
his 26 years of building experience to work in representing this 
critical industry and all those who rely on affordable housing to 
pursue their version of the American Dream.
   On behalf of the citizens of the Ninth District of Pennsylvania, I 
want to thank Mr. Jim Brown for continuing his service to our community 
and congratulate him for being elected President of the PBA.

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