[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 158 (Monday, November 10, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2314]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RETIREMENT OF JERRY B. HEDRICK, JR.

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                          HON. KAREN McCARTHY

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Sunday, November 9, 1997

  Ms. McCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
honor a respected leader in the health care industry and a friend, 
Jerry B. Hedrick, Jr. He has tirelessly contributed his insight and 
guidance to positively effect the public policies of health care 
companies in our country. He is retiring after 22 years of service to 
the pharmaceutical industry culminating as vice president, government 
affairs of Hoechst Marion Roussel.
  Mr. Hedrick joined Marion Laboratories, a predecessor company to 
Marion Merrell Dow, Inc. and Hoechst Marion Roussel, in 1975 as a 
consultant. In 1976 he was named manager of special projects and 
administration and in 1983 advanced to director of state government 
affairs. He assumed the position of vice president, government affairs 
in January 1988, and continued in this role with Marion Merrell Dow, 
Inc. until August 1995 when he was named to his present position.
  In addition to his accomplished career in the pharmaceutical 
industry, Jerry is equally renowned as an announcer and participant in 
the American Quarter Horse Association and the American Rodeo 
Association. He was chosen by his peers in the United Rodeo Association 
to announce the finals and championships 10 years in a row. He also 
served in the same capacity for the Quarter Horse Association 
championships for a similar period.
  Mr. Hedrick is a leader in his community where he actively 
participates with several organizations. He is a member of the Greater 
Kansas City Chamber of Commerce; he is one of the founding trustees of 
the Midwest Bioethics Center, he sits on the advisory council at 
Emporia State University and he is the current Kansas State director 
for the American Quarter Horse Association. He is also involved with 
the Heart of America Council of the Boys Scouts of America and 
volunteers his time to help the Dream Factory, an organization 
dedicated to granting the wishes of very ill children. I can attest to 
his strong desire to make a difference in his personal and professional 
life.
  Through his work and volunteer efforts Jerry has made many positive 
contributions. Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring and 
acknowledging the lifelong achievements of Jerry B. Hedrick and in 
wishing him the best upon his retirement.

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