Contact: Sarah Bruckner, 949-553-9500

August 29, 2006

IRVINE, CA  Founded in 1889- the same year that Orange County, California split off from the county of Los Angeles,-The First American Corporation has grown to become one of the country’s largest, most respected businesses. Under the visionary leadership of Donald P. Kennedy, grandson of the company’s founder, Parker S. Kennedy; and Donald’s son, Parker S. Kennedy, Fist American has expanded from a small title insurance company to an international provider of business information.

Both father and son have received numerous national awards and community recognition. On Monday, September 11, 2006 the Kennedy family will be honored in the Building Industry Association’s 15th Annual Tribute to Excellence dinner program. Masters of Ceremonies will be conducted by Philip Bettencourt, Bettencourt & Associates while testimonials will be given by Timothy Carlyle, partner, Songstad & Randall LLP, Tony Moiso, President and Chief Executive Officer, Rancho Mission Viejo and Timothy Hogan, President, Warmington Homes and President, Bayharbor Management Services.
For more information on this event, or to place a reservation, please call Philly Pemberton at 949-224-0321 or visit our website at www.biaoc.com.

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The Orange County Chapter of the Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIA/OC) is a non-profit trade association representing more than 900 companies employing over 112,000 people affiliated with the home building industry. The BIA/OC mission is to promote proactive participation in the development of economic and community issues in Orange County. The BIA/OC is affiliated with the California BIA and the National Association of Home Builders.