[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 43 (Tuesday, March 26, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E451]
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                      TRIBUTE TO FRANKLIN MEISSNER

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                       HON. JOSEPH P. KENNEDY II

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 26, 1996

  Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to 
an outstanding individual, Mr. Franklin Meissner, of Weymouth, MA. 
Today, Mr. Meissner, the outgoing chairman of the board of the South 
Shore Chamber of Commerce, will be honored for his exceptional work. 
During his tenure, the South Shore Chamber had its most successful 
financial year and is now the second largest chamber of commerce in New 
England. As the 1995 chairman, Mr. Meissner made significant 
improvements to the administration of the chamber by reorganizing the 
Economic Development Organization and upgrading the communications and 
computer operations. He also instituted the ``Elder-Preneur'' of the 
year award, honoring older people who continue to contribute to 
society.
  In addition to efforts at the chamber, Mr. Meissner has been very 
active in serving his neighbors and community. To list just a few of 
his civic service activities: he is a member of the Weymouth Rotary 
Club; is director of the South Shore Hospital, Health and Educational 
Foundation; and is director of the Bank of Braintree. Mr. Meissner is 
also a successful businessman, as president of Electro Switch Corp., he 
employs over 500 people in Massachusetts and North Carolina. What has 
been very evident in all of Mr. Meissner's activities is strong 
dedication and a commitment to success.
   Mr. Speaker, it is indeed an honor and a pleasure for me to have 
this opportunity to recognize this outstanding individual. I am sure I 
speak on behalf of many members of the community who have worked with 
Mr. Meissner when I offer my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes 
on this special day.

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