[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 149 (Thursday, October 6, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1798-E1799]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CONGRATULATING ROBERT FOY ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 6, 2011

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wish my dear friend, Robert 
Foy, a joyous and wonderful retirement. I have known Bob for most of my 
life. We grew up in the same neighborhood and went to St Mary's 
Catholic school together. Like me, he spent time studying in the 
seminary and found great reward in serving his community.
  Public service is something that is deeply ingrained in Bob. His 
service began as young man when he entered the United States Air Force. 
After rising to the rank of Colonel, Bob left his successful military 
career and joined the Flint Mass Transportation Authority in 1975 as 
comptroller. From there, he rose to assistant general manager and then 
general manager in 1984. Upon his retirement, Bob will have served an 
astounding 27 years as the general manager of the Flint MTA.

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  While general manager of the Flint MTA, Bob created a state-of-the-
art transportation system and infrastructure. His focus on low-income 
and seniors has created more opportunities for the clients and jobs 
throughout the community. The Your Ride program that he designed and 
implemented serves almost 50,000 passengers a month with an emphasis on 
seniors and the disabled.
  Bob has been called a visionary by many who know him and I echo this 
sentiment. His work to modernize the transportation system will have a 
lasting impact on the community. He created unique partnerships with 
Kettering University and Michigan State University that paved the way 
for a MTA Alternative Fuel Facility. This cutting edge Compress Natural 
Gas/Propane fueling station will serve as ground zero for research that 
could lead to increased efficiency and cost savings that will save 
taxpayers money across the state.
  Mr. Speaker, I can honestly say that everything Bob touched became 
better because he was involved. He brought decency to whatever he did 
personally and professionally. Please join me in congratulating Robert 
Foy on his tremendous career and wish him well in retirement.

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