[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 24, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E183]
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                     TRIBUTE TO RODGER REEVES MEIER

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 24, 2007

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
pay tribute to an admirable leader and beloved friend, Rodger Reeves 
Meier. As a dedicated hard worker, Mr. Meier was committed to his 
family, career, and community. His life exemplifies an attainable 
American dream. Mr. Meier was dedicated to balancing a life of family 
and career as he grew within the Dallas community and for this I 
commend his legacy.
  As a young perseverant man, Mr. Meier completed high school in 1941. 
He then attended Texas Christian University where he met his partner 
for life. In 1946, Mr. Meier married Ms. Joyce Fowler. Shortly 
thereafter they both moved to Dallas, TX, to start the well-respected 
Meier family.
  In 1952, Mr. Meier was appointed the first Dallas representative of 
the Cuban Tourist Institute. This accomplishment is one of many, as 
this allowed for him to continue to grow within the community. He was 
later named district agency and interline sales manager for the Cuban 
Tourist Institute. Continuing a path to a great career, Mr. Meier 
became a senior executive at the E.F. McDonald Company.
  In 1969, a diligent Rodger Meier opened his Cadillac franchise on LBJ 
Freeway. Both he and his son worked together to expand the family owned 
business. In 1990, they added an Infiniti franchise and in 1994 an 
Oldsmobile brand. After years of dedication to his business, Mr. Meier 
sold his business and retired so that he could dedicate his time to 
charity work.
  During his retirement, Mr. Meier became an outstanding community 
leader. He was chairman of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport 
board, the Dallas Chamber of Commerce, the National Conference of 
Christians and Jews, and the American Cancer Society. His work with the 
American Red Cross, Greenhill School, and Dallas Community College made 
an immeasurable impact to the Dallas community.
  On behalf of the Dallas, TX, community, I am honored to commend the 
life of an astounding man and my dear friend, Rodger Meier.

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