[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 158 (Thursday, November 15, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2082]
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                     IN HONOR OF JOSEPH SIMUNOVICH

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2001

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Joseph 
Simunovich for his extensive corporate, governmental, and 
entrepreneurial genius and expertise. On Friday, November 16, 2001, Mr. 
Simunovich will celebrate his official retirement with family, friends, 
and former colleagues. The celebration will take place at the White 
Beaches Golf & Country Club in Haworth, New Jersey.
  Joseph Simunovich's remarkable career in corporate America spans four 
decades. In 1962, he began his distinguished career working in the 
Sales and Marketing Management divisions at the New York Telephone 
Company. After 16 years of remarkable service, Joseph Simunovich left 
the New York Telephone Company to become Marketing Manager for major 
accounts at Bell Atlantic New Jersey, now Verizon. While at the former 
Bell Atlantic, he quickly rose the corporate ladder becoming Director 
of Sales in 1985. As Director of Sales, he supervised and coordinated a 
renowned sales team that led Bell Atlantic sales for 8 consecutive 
years. Upon his departure from Bell Atlantic, Mr. Simunovich joined 
United Water New Jersey-New York as Senior Vice President for Business 
Development, External Affairs, and Corporate Communications. In 
addition, Mr. Simunovich has served as Chief of Staff, President, and 
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors during his nine dedicated years 
at United Water New Jersey, New York.
  Mr. Simunovich has also played an influential and active role in New 
Jersey politics. In 1986, he was appointed by Governor Kean to be a 
Member of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA). He has 
been re-appointed to the EDA for six consecutive terms and currently 
serves as EDA Vice Chairman. In addition, he is Chairman of the Bergen 
County Economic Development Corporation and served 12 years as a Hudson 
County Freeholder.
  Joseph Simunovich is a resident of Bergen County, New Jersey. He is 
married and has two children and four grandchildren.
  As a result of his hard work, Joseph Simunovich has helped improve 
the quality of life for thousands of families living throughout New 
Jersey.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Joseph Simunovich 
for his commitment to helping others and for his years of distinguished 
service to the people of New Jersey.

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