[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 134 (Thursday, September 17, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1305]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN HONOR OF JOE CASEY, GENERAL MANAGER OF SEPTA

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                          HON. PATRICK MEEHAN

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 17, 2015

  Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Joe Casey, the 
general manager of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation 
Authority, who is planning to retire at the end of September after 34 
years of service, the last seven as general manager.
   Mr. Casey began working for SEPTA in 1982, and his tenure has 
included various senior management positions before his appointment as 
general manager in 2008. Under his leadership, SEPTA has seen 
tremendous improvement in customer service, infrastructure, and 
financial soundness. Notably, SEPTA has received the Government Finance 
Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Award for 10 
consecutive years under Mr. Casey's authority as Chief Financial 
Officer and general manager, a testament to Mr. Casey's commitment to 
fiscal responsibility and leadership.
   Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Casey for his dedication to the 
Southeastern Pennsylvania community. The remarkable accomplishments and 
improvements SEPTA has achieved in recent years can be attributed to 
Mr. Casey's exceptional guidance. I applaud his efforts and wish him 
the best of luck in retirement.

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