[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Pages 357-358]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                     RECOGNITION OF JOHN S. BROUSE

 Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize John S. 
Brouse, who will receive the American Heritage Award from the Anti-
defamation League on Thursday, February 3. Mr. Brouse, President and 
CEO of Highmark, Inc. will be honored for his professional 
accomplishments, concern and commitment to his community.
  As President and CEO of Highmark, Inc., John Brouse is responsible 
for the day-to-day business operations of a health insurance 
corporation that exceeds $7.5 billion in annual revenues and has more 
than 18 million customers nationwide. Mr. Brouse was the architect of 
Highmark's national business strategy for dental and vision programs, 
and has had a tremendous impact on the success of the corporation. 
Prior to becoming President of Highmark, Mr. Brouse served as Senior 
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Pennsylvania Blue 
Shield, where he was responsible for the administration and overall 
operations of the organization.
  In addition to his successful career achievements, John Brouse has 
always maintained a commitment to serving his community. Mr. Brouse 
serves on the Board of Directors of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield 
Association, and is a member of the Association's Executive Committee. 
He is also on the Boards of Inter-County Health Plan, Inc. and Inter-
County Hospitalization, Inc., and is a member of the Board and 
Executive Committee of Keystone Central. Mr. Brouse serves on numerous 
other business, civic and cultural boards including the Greater 
Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, the Western Pennsylvania Caring 
Foundation for Children, and the Advisory Committee for the Caring 
Place.

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  Over his remarkable career, John Brouse has shown in countless ways 
that he is deserving of the Anti-defamation League's American Heritage 
Award. His dedication and leadership have had an immeasurable impact on 
his community, from assuring quality health care coverage for millions 
of Americans to participating in local community organizations. I would 
like to join the Anti-defamation League in honoring John S. Brouse, a 
man who is truly deserving of recognition.

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