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Florida Realtors® Name Rep. Ellyn Bogdanoff As 2005 Legislator of Year Co-Recipient

ORLANDO, Fla., October 2005 -- The Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR), has named Representative Ellyn Bogdanoff (R-Fort Lauderdale) as a co-recipient of its 2005 Legislator of the Year award in the Florida House. Rep. Randy Johnson (R-Celebration) also was recognized by FAR as a co-recipient of its Legislator of the Year award in the state House. 

2005 FAR President Frank Kowalski said, "FAR recognizes Rep. Bogdanoff for her support of private property rights and her efforts to advance legislation that will better serve residents throughout the state and their quality of life. She is very aware of the issues that affect Realtors and the business community." 

Rep. Bogdanoff serves as alternative chairman of the House Joint Administrative Procedures Committee and vice chair of the House State Administration Council. 

Realtors appreciate Rep. Bogdanoff’s dedication to finding ways to better manage Florida’s growth and to meet the demands it places on the state’s infrastructure needs, such as roads, water, sewer, schools and other public services.

The Florida Association of Realtors®, the voice for real estate in Florida, provides programs, services, continuing education, research and legislative representation to its more than 140,000 members in 68 boards/associations. 

© 2005 FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS