[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 14 (Monday, January 23, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S52]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO DOUG BIBBY

 Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President. I rise today to honor the 
career of Doug Bibby, president of the National Multifamily Housing 
Council--NMHC--on the occasion of his retirement. For the past 30 
years, Mr. Bibby has been a positive force in the housing sector, 
working to support families' pursuit of safe and affordable housing 
across this country.
  More than two decades ago, Mr. Bibby became the president of the 
National Multifamily Housing Council, one of the Nation's leading 
associations representing the multifamily housing sector. Throughout 
his tenure, Mr. Bibby has led with empathy, clarity, and dedication. 
Early in his presidency, he outlined goals for the council and the 
apartment industry at-large, highlighting the benefits of this housing 
option for families. With that in mind, Mr. Bibby made housing 
affordability and safety a top priority through legislation, 
partnerships, and programming. His leadership was essential during the 
pandemic as he helped advocate for passage of bipartisan legislation 
that led to over $50 billion in rental assistance going to households 
in need amidst the crisis.
  At the helm of the council, Mr. Bibby formed their diversity, equity, 
and inclusion commitment strategy, recognizing its significance to the 
future of the multifamily industry. He took on the role of mentoring 
the next generation of leaders as a top priority. In addition, Mr. 
Bibby was committed to introducing a pipeline for new talent to enter 
the industry, which led to the formation of NMHC's Emerging Leaders 
Program.
  Mr. Bibby left a productive, positive and enduring mark on the 
apartment industry, a sector that provides homes for almost 37 million 
Americans and contributes $3.4 trillion to the economy annually. His 
legacy will be felt for generations to come. Having delayed his well-
deserved retirement more than once, I commend him for his many years of 
dedication and wish him the best in this next chapter of his life. I 
congratulate him and wish him a well-earned, enjoyable and fulfilling 
retirement.

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