[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 53 (Friday, April 4, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E510]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   COMMENDING JOSEPH P. ANDERSON ON HIS RETIREMENT FOR A LIFETIME OF 
                      COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE

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                             HON. ED PASTOR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 3, 2008

  Mr. PASTOR. Madam Speaker, I rise before you today to recognize the 
success of a man from my home state of Arizona--Joseph P. Anderson--who 
is retiring after devoting his professional life to helping our state's 
less fortunate and most vulnerable people.
  Joe is a third-generation Arizonan raised in Prescott. His father, 
Novian Anderson, was an Army major and then an Arizona Department of 
Economic Security employee. His mother, Martha Anderson, was a school 
teacher. He credits these two hard working individuals with instilling 
in him a strong work ethic and sense of community. Those solid roots, 
which included a strong religious upbringing, gave him a base for 
everything he needed to know about life--work hard, live by the Golden 
Rule, be loyal to your friends, and never forget to give back to the 
community that nurtured you.
  After graduating from Arizona State University, Joe embarked on a 17-
year career with the Arizona State Government. While working for the 
Arizona Department of Administration, Joe's superb organizational and 
analytical skills were recognized by Governor Bruce Babbitt, who had 
the wisdom to couple them with the talents of Dr. Donald F. Schaller in 
a bold move to address the state's failing Medicaid system. Together, 
they rebuilt Arizona's pioneering health plan for the poor and created 
a successful new prototype of managed care that cut costs while 
providing high quality health care. It proved to be so effective, it 
has been emulated in whole or in part by most other states.
  In 1986, Joe and ``Doc'' formed a partnership with P.J. Davis and 
started the consulting firm of Schaller Anderson. Working as a team, 
they established an acclaimed long-term care program and developed 
managed health plans for low income persons in seven states, while also 
working on Medicaid programs in two other states. Schaller Anderson 
became such a success that it was purchased by Aetna to serve as its 
Medicaid arm with Joe remaining as chairman of the Schaller Anderson 
Board.
  Staying loyal to his parents' values, Joe always made time for worthy 
causes. Never one to scrimp on donating time, energy and money, he also 
encouraged his employees to contribute to charitable causes as well. 
His efforts were instrumental to the good work done by such groups as 
the Central Arizona Shelter Services, the Cesar Chavez School, a City 
of Phoenix smoke alarm distribution program that aided low-income 
households, and the Monsignor Edward J. Ryle Fund. Not surprisingly, 
these tireless efforts resulted in his being awarded with a number of 
prestigious commendations citing his service and leadership.
  Clearly, Joe's indomitable belief in the importance of giving and 
participating has served both him and the State of Arizona very well. 
So, even in retirement, we expect Joe will continue to be guided by the 
strong sense of responsibility he gained from his parents and we look 
forward to his remaining active in making Arizona a better place to 
live for those in need.




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