[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9167]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING REALTORS AND THEIR ROLE IN THE AMERICAN DREAM

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 14, 2008

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize America's 
realtors. I would like to specifically recognize fifteen realtors, who 
are in Washington, D.C. today, for their commitment to the 
neighborhoods and communities across North Texas, the place I am proud 
to call home. I would also like to welcome these fellow Texans to our 
Nation's capital city.
  Realtors are a vital part of the American way of life. They help to 
provide the citizens of the United States with one of the most basic 
American Dreams: the joy of home ownership. I remember when I was 
looking to buy my first home, I was unsure about what I could expect or 
what processes I needed to take. Realtors helped me through the process 
and I am very grateful for the kindness and generosity they 
demonstrated.
  I would like to recognize the fifteen realtors from my district who 
are in Washington, D.C. right now: with the Greater Lewisville 
Association of REALTORS, Inc., Connie Niedzwiecki, Cathy Smith, and 
Lynda Bennett; with the North Texas Real Estate Information Services, 
Inc., Mikie Doyle; with the Greater Denton/Wise County Association of 
REALTORS, Inc., Chris Rosprim, Myra Oliver, Mary O'Conner, Kaki 
Lybbert, and Kara Phelps; with the Greater Fort Worth Association of 
REALTORS, Inc., Ken Jones, Dan Odom and Colleen Odom; and with the 
MetroTex Association of REALTORS, Inc., Eloise Eriksson, Judy Jones and 
Barbara Alsworth.
  Madam Speaker, I am very grateful for the hard work of these 
aforementioned professionals and the great service they provide to 
their local communities. Their energy, skills and commitment have made 
North Texas a better place to live and I am proud to have them here 
today.

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