[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 171 (Tuesday, October 24, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1410]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                     RECOGNIZING ROBERT Q. KREIDER

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                          HON. PATRICK MEEHAN

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 24, 2017

  Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize President Robert Kreider 
and his over 20 years of dedication to Devereux Advanced Behavioral 
Health. President Kreider has been a successful and honorable servant 
for Devereux in a variety of capacities since joining the company in 
the mid 90's; first as a consultant and eventually rising to become its 
President and Chief Executive Officer in 2004. Over this time, Mr. 
Kreider has worked selflessly to expand the business in a manner 
consistent with its mission--changing lives by unlocking and nurturing 
human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or 
cognitive differences.
  Under his leadership, Devereux survived the most serious economic 
recession since the Great Depression, experienced $310 million growth 
in annual revenue, and has increasingly become a nationally influential 
company. The work its employees do impact the lives of countless 
individuals across the United States and I commend President Kreider 
for positioning the company in a place where they can do the most good.
  Mr. Kreider has always been dedicated to both the field and to the 
employees who advance it. He even facilitates the learning of others 
through lectures he presents at health care institutes like the 
National Health Lawyers Association and the Leonard Davis Institute of 
the University of Pennsylvania.
  The United States remains a hot bed for innovation and progress 
through the hard work and dedication of individuals like Robert 
Kreider. I thank him for his years of service and wish him well in his 
next endeavor.

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