[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 180 (Wednesday, November 14, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6961-S6962]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO JERRY GIOVANIELLO

 Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, today I am proud and honored to 
place in the Record well-deserved recognition and heartfelt 
congratulations to Jerry Giovaniello on his retirement from

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nearly four decades of work for the National Association of Realtors.
  Jerry Giovaniello has spent the last 37 years of his career 
tirelessly advocating on behalf of the Realtors and ends his 
illustrious career as senior vice president and chief lobbyist for the 
organization.
  As a Realtor, I understand the important work the National 
Association of Realtors conducts on behalf of its many members 
nationwide who provide the needed service of helping prospective 
homebuyers achieve the American dream of homeownership.
  Jerry's distinguished career has resulted in positive steps for more 
Americans by helping create and advocate for policies that have kept 
the housing market affordable, helped it remain a good investment, and 
kept it afloat during hard times.
  Jerry has been named a top lobbyist multiple times by CEO Update, The 
Hill, and others, and he has at least twice been identified as among 
the most influential in real estate.
  I close in congratulating Jerry Giovaniello on his success, and I 
thank and applaud him for his hard work, which has made a difference to 
countless Americans, helped our job market, and earned him a reputation 
of success that will be difficult to match in the industry.
  Jerry, I wish you nothing but the best in your retirement.

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