[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19918]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO NORMAN L. DIANDA

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 26, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my good friend Norman 
L. Dianda for his leadership as President of Q&D Construction.
  Norm is a native Nevadan, having graduated from Reno High School and 
then serving 6 years as a machinist in the Nevada Air National Guard. 
Following his tenure with the Nevada Air National Guard, Norm founded 
Q&D Construction with his friend Lawrence Quadrio. Over the years, the 
business grew into the 1,000-employee company that it is today, and has 
added several divisions along the way.
  Norm also believes that giving back to the community is necessary. 
Over the years he has served and continues to serve on numerous 
committees and boards. One of the projects that was special to Norm was 
the relocation and restoration of Huffaker Elementary School, which he 
attended as a youth. Norm also regularly donates to 10 non-profit 
organizations.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Norman L. Dianda. His professional 
success with Q&D Construction and his philanthropic undertakings should 
serve as an example to us all of what constitutes good citizenship. I 
applaud him for his success and with him the best in his future 
endeavors.

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