[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 7, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E398-E399]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING TONY REINHART

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 7, 2025

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize a dedicated 
constituent of Missouri's Sixth Congressional District: Mr. Tony 
Reinhart. Tony is celebrating his thirtieth year with Ford Motor 
Company, a remarkable professional milestone. Tony's three decades of 
devoted service is an exceptional achievement that reflects his deep 
commitment, expertise, and enduring leadership within one of America's 
most iconic corporations.
  Throughout his tenure, Tony has held various critical roles. He 
currently serves as Ford

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Motor Company's Head of State, Local and Stakeholder Government 
Affairs. In this vital capacity, he leads a team to navigate the 
complex systems of state and local governments in order to strengthen 
the American auto industry.
  However, Tony's influence extends well beyond his role with Ford 
Motor Company. He serves as Vice Chair of the Ford Civic Action Fund, a 
member of the Executive Committee of the Alliance for Automotive 
Innovation, and former Chairman of the Autonomous Vehicle Industry 
Association. These underscore his significant contributions to shaping 
the automotive landscape and public policy for the industry.
  Tony's service extends deep into the community. He has served in many 
roles in the Sixth Congressional District of Missouri and the Northland 
of Kansas City, Missouri, as he has worked to make it a better place to 
live and work. He serves on the Board of Directors for both the 
Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce and Liberty Economic Development 
Corporation. He is the President of the Northland CAPS Board of 
Directors. He is the Chairperson of the Board of Directors for the 
Kansas City Zoo and sits on the Advisory Council of the North Kansas 
City Hospital. He is the Past Chair Advisor for the Clay County 
Economic Development Council. His service and commitment to our 
community is deep and the impact is tremendous.
  As a native of Lexington, Missouri, and a proud graduate of Drury 
University in Springfield, Missouri, Tony's roots are firmly planted in 
our state, and we are incredibly proud to count him a Missourian. I am 
proud to call him a friend.
  A strong American auto industry means a strong American economy. We 
live and breathe that in Missouri. Ford's Kansas City Assembly plant 
makes the best-selling vehicle in America, creating jobs not only at 
the plant, but at dealerships, suppliers, and other parts of the 
community. Tony's work at Ford helps the company invest in local 
communities and make an impact both in Missouri and across the country.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me and the people of 
Missouri's Sixth Congressional District in congratulating Tony Reinhart 
on his incredible professional milestone. I am proud to represent Tony 
in the United States House of Representatives and wish him continued 
success in his career.

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