[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 21, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E61]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNITION OF STEVE MARTINEZ'S COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO IDAHO HOME 
                                BUILDERS

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                        HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 21, 2020

  Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, I want to recognize Steve Martinez for 
his hard work, commitment and dedication to the Idaho State Home 
Builders Association.
  Last year was not an easy year for the State Home Builders 
Association. While the economy and businesses were booming, the 
association had a difficult year with the passing of Executive Officer, 
Frankie Hickman, who ran not only the local Building Contractors 
Association for Western Idaho, but also the State Association for 27 
years.
  Steve is not only a hard worker and driven individual, but he is also 
a kind and compassionate person. He recognized the need of helping 
Frankie through her most difficult stretches and when the time came, he 
picked up the pieces and supported the staff as well as his peers 
within the association.
  Steve Martinez grew up in the home building industry, his father was 
a custom homebuilder, a Past President of the local Building 
Contractors Association as well as Idaho State President. Steve 
followed in his father's footsteps in many ways, including his 
profession and positions within the home builder associations. Steve is 
also the national builder representative and is a member of the 
National Association of Home Builders Finance Committee. He recently 
received several awards including `One to Watch' from the National 
Association.
  I personally have had the pleasure of getting to know Steve and have 
appreciated the opportunity to work with him. He is extremely 
professional and passionate about home ownership and the needs of his 
community.
  I congratulate Steve on his 2019 Special Recognition Award, as it is 
well deserved

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