[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4069]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO RAYMOND LANDRY

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 12, 2008

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Raymond Landry 
for his 35 years of distinguished service to Pardee Homes and to the 
Southern Nevada community.
  Mr. Landry has been a resident of Southern Nevada since 1968, where 
he has lived with his wife Marge Landry, President/Broker of Landry & 
Associates, Inc. Mr. Landry began his successful career with Pardee 
Homes in 1972 and in 1980 he began leading the local sales force in Las 
Vegas. As Assistant Vice President of Sales, he is well regarded for 
his commitment to service and professionalism. Over the course of his 
tenure with Pardee Homes, Mr. Landry has earned countless honors, 
including the Nevada PTA Community Partner of the Year, the Greater Las 
Vegas Association of Realtors Builder of the Year, and the Shade Tree 
Builder of the Year.
  Mr. Landry used his expertise and passion in other areas of the 
housing industry. His founding of and working with various 
organizations exemplifies such leadership. He was appointed to the 
Nevada Real Estate Commission by then Governor Bob Miller in 1997. He 
served for two 3-year terms as the President of the Commission. He is 
also a founding member of the Southern Nevada Sales and Marketing 
Council. Furthermore, he is a member of the Southern Nevada Home 
Builders Association and the Association of the Real Estate License Law 
officials. Former Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn proclaimed a day in his 
honor in 2001 describing Mr. Landry as, ``an industry leader with the 
highest professional and ethical standards''.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Mr. Raymond Landry for his 
commitment to Pardee Homes, as well as his efforts throughout the 
Southern Nevada community. I praise his accomplishments and wish him 
the best of luck in the future.

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