[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 198 (Wednesday, December 11, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1575-E1576]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MR. GREGORY RICH

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                            HON. JIMMY GOMEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 11, 2019

  Mr. GOMEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Gregory Rich, 
who after a 40-year career is retiring from the global healthcare 
company, Grifols. As a longstanding company executive, Greg has 
dedicated his professional life to serving patients through an 
unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation.
   My congressional district in Los Angeles is home to one of Grifols' 
three plasma-therapeutics manufacturing facilities and U.S. corporate 
offices. This is where Greg has spent the majority of his career. 
Greg's tenure in Los Angeles was marked by major investments in 
Grifols' facilities, the local community and most importantly, the 
people of El Sereno and surrounding neighborhoods.
   A native of southern California, Greg graduated from California 
State Polytechnic University in Pomona, California with a Bachelor of 
Science degree in accounting and data processing. Greg began his career 
as an auditor with Touche, Ross & Company, and later joined Alpha 
Therapeutic Corporation as director of corporate planning. Greg then 
relocated to Barcelona, Spain, to facilitate the company's joint 
venture with Laboratory Grifols, serving as the assistant director of 
finance. Greg was promoted to the position of Co-President of 
Laboratory Grifols, and remained in this position until returning to 
Alpha Therapeutic Corporation as vice president and general manager of 
international operations. He later became senior vice president and 
general manager for the parent company of Alpha Therapeutic 
Corporation.
   In 2001, Greg became president and chief executive officer of 
Grifols USA, and currently serves as President and CEO of Grifols 
Shared Services North America, Inc. Throughout his tenure with Grifols 
and its predecessor companies, Greg has exemplified a culture of 
service to his colleagues in the U.S, Spain, and around the world. His 
collegiality and dedication to the values and mission of the company 
will be missed.
   Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Greg 
and his wife Deborah on a remarkable career. We wish them every success 
in the future.

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