[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 24]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 32618-32619]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING THE CAREER OF PHIL URBAN

                                 ______
                                 

                         HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 16, 2009

  Mr. TIBERI. Madam Speaker, I am extremely pleased to honor the work 
of Phil Urban, on the occasion of his retirement as President and CEO 
from Grange Insurance.
  Our nation has always been blessed by the many individuals, who 
through their innovation and drive led a successful business that 
impacted a community and its people. Motivated by an unceasing spirit, 
these entrepreneurs built this great country through their work and 
accomplishments. Today, the tremendous strength of America and 
individual communities like Central Ohio are still sustained through 
the passion and vitality of these dedicated people. Therefore, those 
who contribute to this heritage deserve to be honored for their 
service.
  As president and chief executive officer, Phil Urban directed Grange 
Insurance to the heights of its industry, becoming a standout-provider 
in a crowded market. Phil's unparalleled focus on his craft and drive 
to succeed helped lead Grange to numerous industry awards and 
unprecedented profits. Yet, profits

[[Page 32619]]

cannot solely capture Phil's legacy in our community. Since announcing 
his retirement earlier this year, Phil has been inundated with an 
outpouring of affection and praise by his peers and the entire Grange 
family, all of which can surely attest to the impact he made in his 
position. The respect he showed for his over 1,500 Central Ohio 
employees is well-known and is a part of why Grange has become a 
company emulated and respected by many. Additionally, the weight Phil 
placed on corporate responsibility led Grange to give millions of 
dollars back to greater Columbus, leaving a legacy for Phil that will 
stand for years to come.
  Through such distinction and service to his company and to Columbus, 
Phil stands as a pillar of our community. I am very pleased to thank 
him for all he has done for Central Ohio.
  I offer my congratulations to Phil Urban for a career spent in 
service. I hope the spirit he daily brings forth in his life and work 
continues to inspire his friends and co-workers for years to come.

                          ____________________