[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23436]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO WES KEUSDER ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS PRESIDENT 
      OF THE BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 8, 2004

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Wes Keusder, 
who has been a dedicated, strong and effective voice for the principles 
and ideals of California's building community during his years as a 
member and leader of the Building Industry Association of Southern 
California (BIA/SC). Riverside County and all of southern California 
has been fortunate to have dynamic and dedicated community leaders who 
willingly and unselfishly give their time and talent and make their 
communities a better place to live and work. Wes is one of these 
individuals. On November 5, 2004, Wes will be honored by BIA at their 
38th Annual Awards and Installation Dinner.
  Wes Keusder is a third generation home builder in California and has 
worked for over twenty years to make homeownership a reality for 
thousands of California's families. Wes followed in the footsteps of 
his father, Walter Keusder Jr., and grandfather, Walter Keusder, by 
serving as President of BIA/SC as well as participating in the 
California Building Industry Association and the National Association 
of Home Builders. Wes has demonstrated exemplary leadership and service 
to the building industry by serving as the President of the BIA 
Riverside County Chapter in 2001 and 2002. Additionally, Wes served as 
a Director of the Building Industry Legal Defense Fund, whose mission 
is to defend the rights of home and property owners.
  Homeownership is an American dream, and housing is a community asset 
which strengthens the fabric of neighborhoods. Wes has worked 
tirelessly to ensure that thousands of Californians can make that dream 
a reality. His passion and service for homeownership has improved 
Riverside and all of Southern California. Wes Keusder has earned my 
many thanks and I wish him great success in all his future endeavors.

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