[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 64 (Friday, April 12, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E455]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN HONOR OF DANA KERVIN AND HER 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE HOUSTON 
                        ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 12, 2019

  Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, I rise in recognition of Dana Kervin and 
her 25 years of service to the Houston Association of Realtors. Over 
the past quarter of a century, Dana has spent countless hours serving 
and improving our community.
  Though not a native Texan, Dana made her way to Houston as soon as 
possible. Dana grew up in Rayville, Louisiana, and later attended 
University of Louisiana at Monroe, earning a bachelor's degree in 
Business Administration and Management. After graduation, Dana moved to 
Houston to embark on a career in public affairs. In the Harris County 
Attorney's Office, she served as the Executive Assistant to the late 
Mike Driscoll for 12 dedicated years. In 1994, Dana transitioned to a 
new career with the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR), where she 
currently serves as the Chief Political Strategist.
  During her 25 years at the HAR, Dana has served the group in a 
variety of ways, holding diverse positions such as the Director of 
Products and Services and Government Affairs Director. In each position 
she held, Dana led HAR with bold forethought and keen leadership. As 
all who had the privilege of working with her can attest, her tenure at 
HAR has made the organization the best it can be.
  Outside her work with HAR, Dana has been a prominent figure in the 
Greater Houston community. She was the Founding Board Chair of the 
Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce and also served as the 
President of the River Oaks Place Home Owners Association. As a Mayoral 
appointee, Dana currently serves as Director on the Houston Housing 
Finance Corporation, a position that combines her passion for public 
service and her deep knowledge of real estate finance.
  Dana was awarded the Governmental Affairs Outstanding Achievement 
Award in 2015 by the Texas Association of Realtors--an award that is 
truly well-deserved. Dana was also named one of the 50 most influential 
women in Houston in the Houston Woman Magazine, a title no doubt 
reflective of her years of professional success and personal public 
service.
  Dana's genuine love of her peers and dedication to making a 
difference has touched not only her colleagues, friends, and family, 
but our entire community. I thank you for your years of friendship and 
dedication to the Greater Houston area, and I wish you all the best as 
I have no doubt you will find new ways to be at service to the 
community.

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