[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14949]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING CHERYL O'BRIEN, RECIPIENT OF THE TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY 
        ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS' 2009 REALTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 30, 2010

  Mr.  SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Cheryl 
O'Brien, the recipient of the Tacoma-Pierce County Association of 
Realtors' 2009 Realtor of the Year Award.
  For 55 years, the Realtor of the Year Award has been the highest 
honor given to members of the Tacoma-Pierce County Association of 
Realtors, given in recognition of exceptional performance in the 
service of the local, state, and national associations of realtors. In 
earning this award, Ms. O'Brien demonstrated excellent professionalism 
as well as a commitment to the Realtors' Code of Ethics.
  Having worked in real estate for over 20 years, Cheryl O'Brien's 
success and credibility in the industry were made possible by her 
honesty, professionalism, and commitment to quality service. In 
addition to the Tacoma-Pierce County Association of Realtors naming her 
2009 Realtor of the Year, Ms. O'Brien has also received the President's 
Emerald & Silver Awards and the Honor Society Award for Outstanding 
Service. In providing superior customer service, Ms. O'Brien is guided 
by important ethical standards and a strong commitment to providing her 
best to her clients and to the Tacoma-Pierce County region.
  The 9th District of Washington is proud to count Ms. O'Brien as a 
member of our community.
  Madam Speaker, I congratulate Cheryl O'Brien on her remarkable 
achievement.

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