[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 115 (Thursday, July 28, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1429]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO ROBERT E. MEEHAN ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 28, 2011

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues here in the House of 
Representatives to join me as I rise to pay tribute to Robert (Bob) 
Meehan as he retires from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, 
Inc. It is my distinct pleasure to add my congratulations to that of 
his family, friends and colleagues as they celebrate in honor of a man 
who has been involved in every aspect of Horizon's business markets for 
20 years. For all the leadership he has shown and the contributions he 
has made over the years, Bob Meehan is a worthy recipient of the 
accolades he will receive on July 26, 2011.
  I consider it an honor to have served on the Board of Directors of 
the YMCA of Newark and Vicinity with Bob Meehan for a number of years. 
Not only has Bob been an asset to the Board with his business savvy and 
creativity but he also served in several leadership positions including 
Board President. Bob was instrumental in revitalizing key Y programs 
and steering the organization through a difficult financial period. He 
has been a mentor to new Board members and I have been advised that Bob 
has also been a mentor to many Horizon employees including my New 
Jersey Chief of Staff.
  Bob and I have two other things in common; we both graduated from 
Seton Hall University and we both spent a number of years with 
Prudential Insurance Company. Prudential's loss was definitely 
Horizon's gain as Bob made his mark in a variety of marketing and 
customer service related areas. His efforts on behalf of the customers 
and employees of Horizon will long be remembered and Bob's incredible 
style will be greatly missed by all those who had the pleasure of 
knowing him.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my fellow members of the House of Representatives 
agree that Bob Meehan has been an integral part of Horizon. Bob's 
retirement is the culmination of a stellar career and we wish him well 
in this new and exciting phase of his life.

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