[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 112 (Thursday, June 29, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E932]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF TRAFFORD REALTY CO.

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                            HON. BILL POSEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 29, 2017

  Mr. POSEY. Mr. Speaker, I want to bring to the attention of my 
colleagues a true success story in the world of American small 
business. Trafford Realty Co., based in Brevard County, Florida, is 
celebrating its 100th Anniversary, a true milestone for any small 
business.
  In 1917, A. R. ``Roy'' Trafford and Russell Field opened Trafford and 
Field Realtors in Historic Cocoa Village to serve the residents of the 
City of Cocoa and the Brevard County community. Years later, Roy's son 
Al became Trafford's president and continued to lead the organization 
until 2009 at which time, at the age of 94, he promoted vice president 
and general manager Terry Lolmaugh to the position of president. AI 
continued to be active in the company until his passing in 2014 at the 
age of 99.
  To recognize his many contributions to our community, the City of 
Cocoa renamed its amphitheater at Cocoa Riverfront Park to the AI 
Trafford Amphitheater in 2009.
  Trafford Realty Co.'s leadership has witnessed the growth of Brevard 
County, from an area originally known for commercial fishing, citrus, 
and tourism to the center for space exploration. The company has 
survived and prospered through every national and local event of the 
20th and 21st centuries, successfully enduring the effects of World 
Wars, economic depressions and recessions, local natural disasters, and 
man-made catastrophes.
  Trafford Realty Co. has managed the sales and purchases of thousands 
of homes and commercial properties in Brevard County, and was 
instrumental in the development of some of Brevard County's most well-
known subdivisions dating from 1924 through the 1970s, including: 
Carleton Terrace, Riverview Acres and Hardee Circle, Cocoa Isles, South 
Merritt Estates, and The Ranches.
  Trafford Realty Co. has over 20 professional associates. Together, 
they have more than 345 years in cumulative real estate selling and 
buying experience. The Trafford Realty Co. prides itself on its 
experience, integrity and longevity. It will continue to serve the 
residents and businesses of Brevard County, with a reputation as one of 
our most trusted and respected businesses.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting Trafford Realty and its 
employees for their continuing contributions to our community and for 
achieving 100 successful years in business.

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