[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 23]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 32096]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                       HONORING GUSTAVO I. PEREA

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                         HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2007

  Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
honor Bucks County resident Gustavo I. Perea, the Greater Philadelphia 
Chamber of Commerce 2008 Business Person of the Year.
  Mr. Perea is a living example of the American Dream. He arrived in 
the United States 46 years ago from Cuba, he is a graduate of Spring 
Garden College and he served in the United States Navy. He and his 
family settled in Doylestown--in Bucks County, PA--and he has worked 
for Adams-Bickel Associates, one of the largest construction firms in 
the Philadelphia area. Today, he serves as Chief Operating Officer for 
Adams-Bickel.
  Mr. Perea's accomplishments don't stop with his professional career. 
He is a true community leader, serving on the Doylestown Borough 
Planning Commission, the Doylestown Borough Building Code Committee and 
the Bucks County Historical Society Grounds and Building Committee. His 
more recent community work includes his involvement with the Bucks Mont 
Katrina Relief Project, a community organization helping flood victims 
in Hancock County, Mississippi.
  Madam Speaker, Gustavo I. Perea is an extraordinary example of the 
American Dream come true. His passion for his profession and his 
tireless community involvement are shining examples. His work, both 
professionally and in the community is inspiring, and I am honored to 
recognize him for his many accomplishments and contributions.

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