[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 132 (Tuesday, September 15, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S6648]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH CASEY

 Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, today I wish to congratulate Mr. 
Joseph M. Casey for his years of renowned service to the Southeastern 
Pennsylvania Transit Authority, SEPTA, and the Commonwealth of 
Pennsylvania. On September 30, 2015, Mr. Casey will retire as general 
manager of SEPTA.
  Mr. Casey has worked in the transportation sector for over 30 years. 
His efforts have helped propel SEPTA, the sixth largest transit system 
in the Nation, to new heights in an era of great change and innovation 
within the transportation industry. Joe has been at the forefront of 
this innovation, leading the charge to transform SEPTA from a 
dependable transportation service to a nationwide leader and 
trailblazer in public transportation.
  During his tenure as general manager of SEPTA, Mr. Casey demonstrated 
a steadfast dedication to customer service, infrastructural innovation, 
and business integrity.
  Mr. Casey is committed to the principle of putting the customer 
first. He established SEPTA's first customer service division, which 
worked endlessly to ensure customer service was the cornerstone of 
SEPTA and its employees. Mr. Casey's ``Four Cs'' of customer service--
cleanliness, convenience, courtesy, and communication--quickly became 
doctrine engrained in the daily operations of the authority. Mr. 
Casey's unwavering dedication to customer service helped propel SEPTA 
to record ridership numbers and mold SEPTA into the authority it is 
today.
  Mr. Casey not only helped SEPTA become a more advanced and innovative 
authority, he worked tirelessly to improve the entire transportation 
infrastructure of Southeastern Pennsylvania. He supervised the 
attainment of 120 new Silverliner V rail cars and 700 hybrid buses, 
which were major improvements to SEPTA's operation. Mr. Casey also 
testified before the U.S. and Pennsylvania House and Senate committees 
regarding infrastructure and the need for investment. His testimonies 
helped lead to the passage of Act 89 in the Commonwealth of 
Pennsylvania, which provides necessary funding for critical 
infrastructural advancements for both rail and highway projects.
  Mr. Casey's reputation of integrity and character is reflected in his 
commitment to economic, environmental, and social sustainability. His 
dedication to sustainability resulted in SEPTA earning awards such as 
the 2012 American Public Transportation Association Outstanding Public 
Transportation System and the Gold Sustainability Recognition. These 
awards highlight the bright and successful tenure of Mr. Joe Casey as 
general manager of SEPTA.
  After his retirement, Mr. Casey will apply his transportation 
expertise as chair of the transportation committee tasked with planning 
and coordinating transportation logistics for the 2016 Democratic 
National Convention in Philadelphia.
  I want to once more congratulate Joe Casey on his career as an 
innovative and honorable leader of SEPTA. His efforts and 
accomplishments have helped Pennsylvania grow and prosper. I wish him 
the best of luck and a happy and healthy retirement.

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