[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 84 (Tuesday, June 10, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1191]
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                    TRIBUTE TO MS. ADRIENNE E. BYERS

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 10, 2003

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
recognize Ms. Adrienne E. Byers on her retirement from Horizon Blue 
Cross Blue Shield after thirty-four years of dedicated service.
  Joining Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield in January of 1969, Ms. Byers 
has worked in many different facets of the organization, beginning in 
the Cashiers Department and moving to her current position with Special 
Letters. Working with many areas of the corporation has given Ms. Byers 
a great and unique understanding of Horizon and has allowed her to help 
enrich a company which is truly fortunate to have her as a dedicated 
employee.
  Raised in the 10th Congressional District of New Jersey, Ms. Byers 
spent her early years growing with the programs at the YMCA where I was 
fortunate enough to meet this promising young woman. Since those early 
years she has proven herself time and time again and I am proud to see 
what a dedicated and motivated individual she has become.
  In addition to her devotion to Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Ms. 
Byers has also invested time in the community as a whole. A strong 
advocate of community service, she serves on the Advisory Board for 
Community Agencies Corporation and on the board of directors for 
Friendly Fuld. She is also Chair for the Newark Fighting Back 
Partnership.
  Mr. Speaker, I know that my colleagues here in the U.S. House of 
Representatives join me today in congratulating Ms. Adrienne E. Byers 
on her long and successful career with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield. 
I wish her the very best in her retirement and a healthy and happy 
future.

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