[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 206 (Tuesday, November 30, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1286-E1287]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING DAVID N. SHAFER

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                         HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 30, 2021

  Ms. SANCHEZ. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor David N. Shafer, a 
constituent who lives in Whittier, California, as he retires after 31 
years of work providing affordable housing for American families.
  David has dedicated his life to increasing access to affordable 
housing for Californians. During his tenure at WNC, a leading 
affordable housing fund, David served as Chief Legal Officer and 
oversaw all legal affairs. In this role, he was instrumental in the 
underwriting, negotiation, and acquisition of more than 1,400 
affordable housing communities representing over 93,000 apartment units 
for low-income families, senior citizens, and veterans.
  David contributed his extensive insight and knowledge of affordable 
housing to his industry by serving as president and long-time member of 
the board of directors of the California Council for Affordable Housing 
and as director for the Council of Affordable and Rural Housing. Guided 
by an unwavering commitment to ``do the right thing,'' David has been a 
respected mentor to a countless number of colleagues in his career.
  David has been married for 34 years to his wife Monica. David and 
Monica are blessed with three children and seven grandchildren. David's 
children describe him as the rock and foundation of their family. They 
praise him for his kindness, compassion, attentiveness, and love.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing David Shafer a happy 
retirement and thanking him for years of service in the affordable 
housing space. His work has improved the lives of many individuals and 
will continue to do so for years to come.

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