[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1136]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING VERIDIAN HOMES' BUILDER OF THE YEAR 2008 AWARD

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 29, 2008

  Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Veridian Homes for 
receiving Professional Builder magazine's Builder of the Year for 2008, 
one of the homebuilding industry's most prestigious and coveted awards. 
This honor not only demonstrates a unique level of innovation but also 
a vigorous dedication to quality and customer service.
  As the largest residential builder in the State of Wisconsin, 
Veridian builds nearly 500 homes and condominiums each year. This level 
of productivity has earned it a market share of over 30 percent while 
offering a variety in price, style, and size. In only 4 short years, 
Veridian Homes has claimed the spotlight as an industry leader despite 
the uncertainties presented by the current market.
  Co-founders David Simon and Jeff Rosenberg have successfully combined 
the conventional wisdom of community development with a creative blend 
of environmentally conscious business practices and quality improvement 
strategies. All of Veridian's homes and condominiums meet Green Built 
Home and Energy Star program standards. The company has also built six 
LEED-certified homes and initiated its own recycling program, in 
addition to actively experimenting with more resource and material-
efficient processes.
  Even more impressive, though, is their attention to partnership and 
accountability. Simon and Rosenberg have consistently demanded feedback 
from their employees, trade partners, and customers alike to ensure a 
level of continuous development. This customer and product-first 
approach leaves no aspect of quality improvement unattended.
  To the truest extent, Veridian Homes has made Wisconsin a great place 
to live. I am proud to have such an extraordinary innovator and 
trendsetter right here in Dane County. I wish Veridian Homes many more 
years of success as a model for excellence and customer satisfaction.

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