[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 40 (Thursday, March 21, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S2642]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              FRANKLIN N. MEISSNER DAY ON THE SOUTH SHORE

  Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, I am honored to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to one of Massachusetts' finest citizens, Franklin N. 
Meissner, and his contributions to the business community on the south 
shore of Massachusetts.
  Next Tuesday, March 26, the South Shore Chamber of Commerce will be 
honoring Frank Meissner, who is the chamber's past chairman. The south 
shore chamber is currently the second largest chamber of commerce in 
Massachusetts, and it is also one of the largest suburban business 
organizations in the country. With its substantial resources and its 
committed membership, the chamber has been an instrumental factor in 
promoting economic growth and community development that benefits all 
families in southern Massachusetts.
  Frank Meissner has been deeply involved in all of these initiatives 
and he deserves great credit for their success. He is currently the 
president of Electro Switch Corp., which employs almost 300 people. He 
also serves as director of both the Bank of Braintree and the South 
Shore Hospital, and is also the past president and still an active 
member of the Weymouth Rotary Club.
  I congratulate Frank Meissner for his many achievements and for his 
leadership in so many effective ways for the people of the South Shore. 
March 26 is truly Franklin N. Meissner Day on the south shore, and all 
of us are proud of him.

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