[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1391]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING RAY J. HILLENBRAND

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                            HON. LUKE MESSER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 2013

  Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary 
accomplishments of one of my constituents, Ray J. Hillenbrand, chairman 
of the board of Hillenbrand, Inc. headquartered in Batesville, Indiana.
  Mr. Hillenbrand has been chairperson of the board of Hillenbrand, 
Inc. since 2008 and previously served as director of Hillenbrand 
Industries, the company's former parent corporation, from 1970 to 2008 
and as chairman of the board from 2001 to 2006. Mr. Hillenbrand was 
employed by and active for 19 years in the management of Hillenbrand 
Industries prior to his resignation as senior vice president and member 
of the office of the president in 1977. On February 27, 2013, Ray will 
retire from his duties leading the strategic vision of the company as 
chairman.
  For more than a century, the Hillenbrand companies have served as a 
staple in the Indiana and American corporate landscape, premiering 
innovative products in the funeral services, medical, and engineering 
industries. Ray's leadership has been a vital part of that success.
  Ray Hillenbrand will forever be a friend and inspiration to people 
across the Hoosier state. I ask the entire 6th Congressional District 
to join me in thanking Ray for his excellent service to his business 
and community and in congratulations for his successful tenure as 
chairman of the board of Hillenbrand, Inc.

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