[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 52 (Monday, April 13, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E455]
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                       TRIBUTE TO TONY ALEXANDER

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                         HON. JAMES B. RENACCI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 13, 2015

  Mr. RENACCI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Tony Alexander's 
43 years of service to FirstEnergy. As FirstEnergy's longest-serving 
chief executive officer, Tony is responsible for propelling the company 
to the forefront of the energy industry.
   Since joining FirstEnergy in 1972, Tony has served in a number of 
unique roles. His leadership has contributed to FirstEnergy's success 
every step of the way. Over the course of his career, he guided the 
company through significant mergers and acquisitions, regulatory 
challenges, and a range of operational and financial issues.
   For example, Tony was instrumental in the merger of Ohio Edison and 
Centerior Energy, which formed FirstEnergy. A year after he was named 
president of First Energy, the company doubled in size and Tony deftly 
managed the company through significant regulatory, financial and 
environmental challenges during his career.
   Not only is Tony a leader in our business community, he has also 
dedicated much of his life to serving the Greater Akron area. 
Currently, Tony serves on the Board of Trustees of Akron Tomorrow and 
Team NEO, and as an advisory trustee to the University of Akron Board 
of Trustees. In addition, he is on the President's Advancement Council 
of the Austen BioInnovation Institute and serves on the Institute's 
board of directors.
   Northeast Ohio is grateful for his service. I wish Tony the very 
best in his retirement.

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