[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 108 (Thursday, September 14, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1495]
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                        TRIBUTE TO JOE ANDERSON

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 14, 2000

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a remarkable 
South Carolinian on the occasion of his retirement. Mr. Joe M. 
Anderson, Jr. has contributed much to his state in the way of service 
and expertise, and he will be missed in the business community of South 
Carolina.
  Joe was born and raised in Anderson, South Carolina. He received his 
B.A. from the University of Georgia in 1965 and his MBA from the 
University of South Carolina in 1967.
  To Joe, community service is a top priority. Currently, he is the 
President of South Carolina Operations for Bell South. He is the 
founding chairman of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce's 
Excellence in Education Council, on which he still serves as a board 
member. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the United 
States Chamber of Commerce. He was recently appointed by the Governor 
of South Carolina to be the Chair of the advisory council for the 
``First Steps'' program, a new educational initiative in South 
Carolina. His passion for education, cultural awareness, and community 
service has led him to serve as president and chair of various other 
organizations in the state. But, regardless of his title or position, 
he maintains that helping others takes precedence over pride and 
formality.
  In the midst of all of his service to his community, Joe always finds 
time for his family. He is married to the former Carol Gerrod of 
Anderson, and has three sons.
  It is citizens like Mr. Joe Anderson, Jr. that make South Carolina 
such a great state. Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in paying tribute 
to this fine South Carolinian who has set an example of community 
service, selflessness, and hard work for others, and wish him the very 
best in his retirement years.

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