[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 88 (Monday, May 22, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E692]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  PAYING TRIBUTE TO GARY PRUDEN, WORLDWIDE CHAIRMAN, MEDICAL DEVICES, 
                           JOHNSON & JOHNSON

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                           HON. LEONARD LANCE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 22, 2017

  Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize one of New Jersey's 
most distinguished community and business leaders, Gary Pruden. Gary 
has dedicated the last thirty-three years of his life as a leader at 
Johnson & Johnson, creating a healthy, innovative world for patients 
everywhere.
  Gary joined Johnson & Johnson in 1984 to serve in sales and marketing 
for Janssen Pharmaceuticals. He led Janssen commercial efforts in 
Canada and after returning to the US in 2006, Gary joined the Ethicon 
franchise located in Somerville, New Jersey as Worldwide President of 
Ethicon Products. Gary's leadership and commitment to improving 
standards of care for patients helped to develop not only exceptional 
life-saving products but also better hospital conditions, education for 
surgeons and healthcare professionals'. He also supported many 
community and charitable programs to improve healthcare and patients' 
lives globally.
  As Johnson & Johnson's medical device footprint grew around the 
world, Gary's portfolio also continued to expand and he soon become the 
global Company Group Chairman in 2012 and the Worldwide Chairman of 
Medical Devices and a member of the Johnson & Johnson Management and 
Executive Committees respectively in 2015 and 2016.
  Gary has also become involved in the federal advocacy and legislative 
policy-making process with local, state and federal law makers. He has 
committed himself to advocating for sound, science-based public policy. 
He has been successful because of his commitment to building bi-
cameral, bi-partisan relationships that support access to medical 
innovation and improve the U.S. healthcare system. Gary's leadership at 
national trade associations, community organizations and with elected 
and appointed government officials has made a lasting positive effect 
on patient care.
  Of all the professional accolades Gary has received during his 
impressive career, however, I believe he is most proud of his devotion 
to his family as a committed husband and father. Gary's wife Georgeane 
and their two children Kyle and Chelsea are his highest priorities.
  I wish Gary well in his personal and professional endeavors as he 
retires from Johnson & Johnson. I thank him for his exceptional service 
to our community.

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