[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 84 (Thursday, May 26, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E809]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF CHUCK KAVANAUGH

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                          HON. JOHN A. YARMUTH

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 2016

  Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the career of 
Charles J. ``Chuck'' Kavanaugh as he retires after 20 years as 
Executive Vice President of the Building Industry Association of 
Greater Louisville, formerly the Home Builders Association of 
Louisville.
  For two decades, Chuck has helped construct and remodel houses 
throughout Louisville--places where families can build their own 
foundation for a successful future. He has also worked with businesses 
large and small to help grow and expand their factories, office 
buildings, and workspaces, creating jobs and significantly impacting 
our local economy.
  Under his leadership, the Building Industry Association of Louisville 
has become second-largest of the nearly 700 homebuilders groups 
affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders. And his hard 
work and success have not gone unnoticed by the NAHB, who have 
previously named him ``Executive Officer of the Year'' and President of 
the Association's Executive Officers Council, a position he attained 
after being elected by his peers.
  Throughout his career at the Building Industry Association of Greater 
Louisville--and previously as Vice President of the former Louisville 
Area Chamber of Commerce--Chuck has spent his life helping others. He 
is also a Founder of the Building Industries' Charitable Foundation, 
where he has dedicated his time and effort to their important 
partnership with YouthBuild and Kosair Charities.
  I want to thank Chuck for his dedication to our community, his 
service to homeowners and business owners throughout our city, and--
above all--his advice and friendship during all these years. On behalf 
of the people of Kentucky's Third Congressional District and the City 
of Louisville, I extend my best wishes to Chuck as he begins his much-
deserved retirement.

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