[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 57 (Tuesday, May 1, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E682]
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                    IN HONOR OF ROBERT W. GILLESPIE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 1, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Robert W. 
Gillespie, a man known throughout his distinguished career not only for 
his business acumen and leadership in the financial services industry, 
but also for his active participation in the Greater Cleveland 
community.
  Mr. Gillespie earned his bachelor of arts degree in economics from 
Ohio Wesleyan University. Continuing his studies, he is also a graduate 
of the Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program and earned 
his master of business administration degree in 1968 from Case Western 
Reserve University. While completing his graduate degree, he began his 
association with Society Corporation on a part-time basis.
  From the time of the merger of KeyCorp and Society Corporation in 
March 1994 until May 1997, Mr. Gillespie served as their president. He 
was elected chairman of KeyCorp in September 1996 and served as chief 
executive officer from September 1995 through February of this year as 
well.
  Along with his successful career, Robert W. Gillespie is an active 
member of the Greater Cleveland community. He currently sits on the 
boards of trustees of the Cleveland Museum of Art, the United Way, Case 
Western Reserve University, Musical Arts Association, Cleveland 
Tomorrow, and the Greater Cleveland Growth Association. He is also a 
member of the Financial Services Roundtable, the American Bankers 
Council, and the American Bankers Association.
  My fellow colleagues, join me in recognizing Robert W. Gillespie, a 
man whose enormous energy and dedication has touched the lives of 
thousands of people in the Greater Cleveland area in a most positive 
way.

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