[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 170 (Friday, October 12, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1392]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      GREATER FORT WORTH ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. KAY GRANGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 12, 2018

  Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Greater Fort 
Worth Association of Realtors (GFWAR) on their 100 years of service to 
the Fort Worth community. With more than 3,200 realtor and affiliate 
members, GFWAR is a strong advocate for real estate professionals and 
Texas property owners.
  The members of GFWAR are devoted to protecting private property 
rights and supporting homeownership, and their members have been among 
Fort Worth's most prominent citizens.
  Among the leading members of GFWAR include the late Charles McMillan, 
former president of GFWAR, the Texas Association of Realtors (TAR) and 
the National Association of Realtors. Several other GFWAR members have 
also served as president of TAR; these include Walter Curlee, James 
D'Arcy, Raymond Estes, A.L. Purvis, Lester Weatherby, and William C. 
Jennings.
  Additional prominent members of GFWAR include my friend State 
Representative Charlie Geren, who serves Texas House District 99, 
former State Representative Rob Orr, who served Texas House District 
58, and Billie Heffner who was the first woman to chair the Texas Real 
Estate Commission. Prominent past members of GFWAR also include the 
Mayor of Fort Worth, Betsy Price.
  Members of the Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors have 
provided valuable professional services to Fort Worth residents for a 
century. On their 100th anniversary, I would like to commend all those 
affiliated with this notable organization and extend best wishes for 
continued success.
  Please join me in thanking the Greater Fort Worth Association of 
Realtors for their proud history and centenary of service to Fort 
Worth, Texas.

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