[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 14 (Thursday, February 1, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E135-E136]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           ED MEYER: 25 YEARS AT THE HELM OF GREY ADVERTISING

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                            HON. TOM LANTOS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 31, 1996

  Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, today marks a very important milestone for 
one of the most respected and enduring leaders of the business world. 
Ed Meyer celebrates his 25th anniversary as chairman and chief 
executive officer of Grey Advertising, during which time he has been a 
shining example of a good corporate citizen. I feel it is important to 
bring Ed Meyer's many extraordinary accomplishments to the attention of 
this body so that we may appreciate and honor this exemplary American.
  There are many successful executives in this country, but relatively 
few have been at the helm of an industry giant for so long. Indeed, 
Grey Advertising is an industry giant--largely because of the vision, 
skill, integrity and humaneness of Ed Meyer. When he joined the firm, 
Grey had 1 office and 14 clients. Today, under Ed's leadership, there 
are 277 offices in 72 countries, including APCO public affairs here in 
Washington.
  As a highly successful international entrepreneur, Ed Meyer has been 
a pioneer in leading U.S. firms to new markets throughout the world, 
thereby advancing America's position as a leader in the global 
marketplace of 

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products and ideas. Ed has been an ambassador of the American way of 
doing business and an example of the best of American executives.
  Ed is also a good employer. No one can run an organization for 25 
years without building a lasting relationship of trust and respect with 
the individuals who are behind the successes. Ed is a good citizen, 
generously giving his valuable time and energy to the community. Grey 
Advertising is a model American company and Ed Meyer is a model 
executive.
  Ed Meyer is truly an invaluable American resource and I invite my 
colleagues to join me in congratulating Ed Meyer on the 25th 
anniversary of his enlightened leadership of Grey Advertising.

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