[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 45 (Thursday, March 15, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E558]
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                     IN HONOR OF JOSEPH SIMUNOVICH

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                            HON. ALBIO SIRES

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 15, 2007

  Mr. SIRES. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Joseph Simunovich, who at 
the end of his 3-year term is being recognized for his service as 
chairman of the board of governors at Hackensack University Medical 
Center (HUMC). Mr. Simunovich has been the driving force behind the 
implementation of vital policy that has advanced the successful actions 
of HUMC, thus contributing to its prestigious reputation.
  In addition, Mr. Simunovich currently serves as a member of the board 
of directors for United Water Resources, and as vice chairman for the 
board of Directors of United Water New Jersey--New York. In this 
position, Mr. Simunovich is responsible for setting public policy and 
strategic planning, focusing on external affairs and government 
relations. Since joining the company in 1992, Mr. Simunovich has been 
vice president, and senior vice president, as well as president and 
chief of staff of United Water Management and Services.
  Active in governmental and civic associations, Mr. Simunovich was 
appointed by Governor Thomas Kean in 1986 as a member of the New Jersey 
Economic Development Authority (EDA). He was reappointed as vice 
chairman of the EDA by Governors James Florio and Christine Whitman for 
six consecutive terms, having, to date, the longest tenure in the 
organization's history. Mr. Simunovich also completed a 1-year 
assignment as a loaned executive to the Governor's Management Review 
Commission.
  Joseph Simunovich's life in public service started even earlier. As a 
resident of West New York, he was elected to the Hudson County Board of 
Chosen Freeholders, where he served for 12 years. Mr. Simunovich was 
also appointed chairman of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority by 
Governor James E. McGreevey in 2002, where he led the integration of 
the Garden State Parkway into the Turnpike Authority.
  Mr. Simunovich has been a member of numerous boards of directors 
including New Jersey City University, the New Brunswick Development 
Corporation, the National Association of Water Companies, and the 
National Council for Public Private Partnerships.
  Please join me in honoring Joseph Simunovich for his guidance and 
service, and in congratulating him and his family.

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