[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 76 (Tuesday, May 9, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E961]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 CONGRATULATIONS TO RAYMOND CLARKE ELLIS

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                         HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 9, 1995
  Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Raymond 
Clarke Ellis of Setauket, Long Island, NY upon his retirement from 
Phoenix Home Life Mutual Insurance Co. on May 15, 1995.
  Mr. Ellis' retirement is a very special occasion. It marks the 
conclusion of his 80 years of service to the Phoenix Insurance Co. 
That's right. Eighty years. That's a remarkable amount of time for 
anybody to remain employed, especially at the very same company.
  On June 1, 1915, Mr. Ellis joined what was then called the Home Life 
Insurance Co. as an office staff person. He spent 7 years as a field 
underwriter and then became an assistant supervisor of agencies. In 
1928--1 year before the Great Depression--Mr. Ellis was named head of 
the New York City agency. And Mr. Ellis has been producing business for 
the company ever since.
  Raymond Ellis still commutes on the Long Island Railroad from his 
home in beautiful Setauket, Long Island to New York City. An avid 
swimmer and accomplished handball player, I'm sure that Mr. Ellis could 
continue this commute for at least another 25 years.
  Mr. Ellis is also an active member of his community, serving in 
several charitable organizations, including the Fraternity of the 
Masons which he joined in 1919. As a community leader, Mr. Ellis has 
proven that the strongest people are those who serve others.
  Raymond Ellis is certainly a model of hard work and dedication. I'm 
confident that if we all reflected upon the contributions that Mr. 
Ellis has already given, we would all be inspired to try a little 
harder and give a little more. He truly is an exemplary role model.
  On behalf of the people of Long Island, I congratulate Mr. Ellis on a 
job well done. We wish him the best of luck for his retirement.


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