[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 91 (Wednesday, June 25, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1325]
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                         TRIBUTE TO GENE MEYERS

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 25, 1997

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Roukema of New Jersey and I would 
like to call to your attention Gene Meyers of Hawthorne, New Jersey.
  Gene is a lifelong resident of Hawthorne and graduated from Hawthorne 
High School. He is a founding member of the Hawthorne Chamber of 
Commerce and was a catalyst in making it one of the largest Chambers in 
North Jersey. He served in many capacities with the Chamber of Commerce 
including President and has been integral in implementing the Chamber's 
goal of making Hawthorne a more vibrant community.
  Gene has been President and CEO of Hawthorne Chevrolet for three 
decades. Hawthorne Chevrolet was founded by his uncle, Fred C. Meyers 
in 1927, and Gene built the company to be the success it is today. The 
company is one of the largest Chevrolet Dealerships in the State of New 
Jersey and ranks in the top 60 in the country. Gene has also been the 
President and CEO of Paramus Auto Mall since 1995 and has served as 
President of the Tri-State Dealers Association, an association of 
Chevrolet dealers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
  Gene further prioritizes community through his involvement with the 
Hawthorne Boys and Girls Club. He serves as a member of the Board of 
Directors and calls Bingo every Sunday night. Even though he has been 
successful, he has not forgotten what is important. Gene is President 
of the Hawthorne Republican Unit.
  Gene and his wife Florence are the proud parents of Mark, Cindy, 
Steven, Ron and Scott, and they have three grandchildren, Steven, 
Michelle and Jamie.
  Mr. Speaker, we ask that you join us, our colleagues, Gene's family 
and friends, and the Borough of Hawthorne in recognizing Gene Meyers' 
outstanding and invaluable service to the community.

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