[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 197 (Thursday, November 30, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1144-E1145]
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                      HONORING HOWARD W. SMITH III

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                       HON. DONALD S. BEYER, JR.

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 30, 2023

  Mr. BEYER. Mr. Speaker, I seek to recognize Mr. Howard W. Smith III, 
who is retiring after a remarkable 43 years of dedicated service at 
Walker & Dunlop Inc.
  Howard's journey began in Alexandria, Virginia, where he graduated as 
a proud alumnus of Episcopal High School in '76 and later from 
Washington and Lee University in '80.
  Howard started his career at Walker & Dunlop in 1980 and now serves 
as the company's President. Over his 43 years, Howard has been a 
successful loan originator and rose through the leadership ranks at W&D 
as COO and a member of the Board of Directors. As President, Howard 
oversees the company's entire nationwide loan origination and 
investment sales operations. Howard has mentored dozens of colleagues 
at W&D and has been integral to the growth and success of the company 
throughout his distinguished career. I know his colleagues and fellow 
board members will deeply miss his sage advice, his humor and his vast 
knowledge of the industry.
  In addition to his accomplished W&D career, Howard is deeply engaged 
with his community and alma maters. He actively contributes to the 
academic landscape as a member of the advisory board to the Williams 
School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics at Washington and Lee 
University. He also served as a Former Trustee and Finance Committee 
Chair of Episcopal High School and as the Former Senior Warden of 
Christ Church Georgetown.
  Howard is the proud husband of Page Lane Smith; together they have 
built a family in the heart of Washington D.C. with their five children 
Martha Macon Ashburner Smith, Marion Hungerford Smith, Howard ``Worth'' 
Smith IV, Anne de Graffenried Smith, and Elizabeth ``Syndey'' Smith.
  I am honored to congratulate Howard as he retires from an extensive 
and accomplished career, and I wish him the best of luck in this new 
chapter of his life.

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