September 6, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 142 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1098-E1099]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        IN HONOR OF MARK LEHMAN

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 6, 2019

  Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize and honor Mark Lehman 
for his twenty

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plus years as a distinguished advocate for Texas property owners with 
Texas REALTORS.
  Shortly after earning an accounting degree from the University of 
Texas, Mark pursued a career in public policy and has held a presence 
in Texas politics ever since. Throughout his professional career, Mark 
has worked in multiple positions at the national, state, and local 
political levels. Mark served in the Texas Legislature as the Chief of 
Staff for Texas Senator Florence Shapiro, and then worked as the 
Campaign Director for now-U.S. Senator John Cornyn's successful race 
for Texas Attorney General.
  Upon joining Texas REALTORS in 1998 as Director of Governmental 
Affairs, Mark brought a unique expertise that eventually ascended him 
to Vice President of Government Affairs in 2004. Mark has become an 
outstanding leader for the company as he was responsible for over 
120,000 members in the association. With over two decades of experience 
with Texas REALTORS, Mark has admirably served many Texans by 
advocating for private-property rights, providing reliable information, 
and has gained respect among the Houston community.
  Leading up to the historic passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 
2017, Mark played a significant role in gathering support for this 
monumental legislation in the Houston area. He also spearheaded 
oversight on economic analysis that showed the positive impact tax 
reform would have on Texas property owners and American workers and 
families across the country. Not only did he work hard in Texas, Mark 
also led a team to Washington, D.C. to inform lawmakers on their most 
up-to-date research and findings-data that was instrumental in giving 
America a new tax code.
  In 2018, Mark was inducted into the REALTORS Political Action 
Committee (RPAC) Hall of Fame--a testament to his hard work and success 
in the real estate field. Outside of his professional career, Mark is 
also an avid writer. He publishes two blogs, the first is a political 
blog simplifying the legislative process for his readers, and the 
second is a personal, faith-based blog interwoven with his own family 
history.
  After twenty years of hard work, I am proud to join Mark's colleagues 
and friends in celebrating his well-earned retirement. Mark, thank you 
for all you've done for our community. The Houston community has been 
blessed by your accomplishments, and I wish you well as you begin your 
next chapter.

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