[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 126 (Thursday, July 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1100]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING GERALD ``JERRY'' GIOVANIELLO

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                           HON. ERIC SWALWELL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 26, 2018

  Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, along with 
Representatives John Garamendi, Barbara Lee, Jim Costa, Salud Carbajal, 
Adam Schiff, Tony Cardenas, Brad Sherman, Grace Napolitano, Linda 
Sanchez, Lucille Roybal-Allard, Maxine Waters, Anna Eshoo, Ed Royce, 
Mark DeSaulnier, Ted Lieu, and Nanette Barragan, to recognize Gerard 
``Jerry'' Giovaniello in celebration of his retirement as the Senior 
Vice President of Government Affairs and Chief Lobbyist of the National 
Association of Realtors (NAR).
  After earning a graduate degree from New York University, Jerry 
served the United States as a U.S. Army officer in both Vietnam and 
Washington, DC from 1968 until 1970. Jerry then spent time working as a 
policy analyst and writer for the National Journal.
  Jerry next moved into the realm of policy making. He became one the 
few serving here in the Capitol who has worked on both sides of the 
aisle, as chief of staff for former California Republican Congressman 
Jerry Pettis and former California Democratic Congressman James Lloyd. 
He also personally played a part in influencing the minds of future 
leaders as a political science professor in the Claremont Colleges 
Washington, DC Semester program.
  Then Jerry moved on to legislative advocacy at NAR, fighting for a 
key part of the American Dream--owning a home. Spearheading the 
opposition to flat taxes in the late 1990s, fighting banks from getting 
into the business of real estate brokerage, and advocating for first 
time homeowners and those with mortgage debt, Jerry has been a 
progressive champion for homeowners throughout the United States.
  In his accomplished 37 years with NAR Jerry has been recognized for 
his commitment, leadership, and work ethic as a top lobbyist by CEO 
Update, The Hill and numerous other publications.
  Jerry currently resides in Falls Church, Virginia, with his wife 
Elizabeth. His many achievements will be long-remembered. We are 
grateful for his numerous positive contributions on behalf of realtors 
and homeowners, in California and throughout our whole nation. We want 
to wish him health and happiness in his retirement.

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