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[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E683]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
JOSEPH W. DEVINE
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HON. DONALD NORCROSS
of new jersey
in the house of representatives
Monday, July 27, 2020
Mr. NORCROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and commend
Washington Township, New Jersey resident Joseph W. Devine on his
outstanding leadership.
Joseph Devine and his wife, Dina Devine, live in Washington Township,
New Jersey and are proud parents to their two married daughters. Joseph
attended La Salle University where he first obtained his Bachelor of
Science and went on to earn his MBA from St. Joseph's University. From
2013-2020, Joe served as President and Chief Experience Officer for
Jefferson Health of New Jersey. He also diligently served as Chair of
the Board of the Chamber of Commerce of South Jersey, Executive Club
Chairman of the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce and as a
Commissioner of the South Jersey Transportation Authority where his
responsibilities included ensuring safe public transportation and
transportation projects to support the economy of Southern New Jersey.
Formerly known as Kennedy Health Alliance, Jefferson Health New
Jersey's Primary and Specialty Care network of medical practices grew
significantly under Joe's leadership to more than 200 care providers
based at over 40 South Jersey locations since 2013. As a former ``Heart
of Gold'' recipient from the Wigs and Wishes Foundation in 2017, Joe
strives to promote safe, high-quality patient care and a strong,
caring, working community. During his time as President, Jefferson
Health New Jersey was named ``Top Workplace'' by Philly.com five times
between 2013 and 2018.
Jefferson Health has achieved countless systemwide achievements under
Joe's leadership. In 2015, Jefferson received a $1.4 million grant from
the New Jersey Department of Health to facilitate a more veteran and
military friendly network of integrated care within the state. Under
his presidency in 2016, Jefferson Health was the only hospital
nationwide to receive the Sepsis Hero National Award from the Sepsis
Alliance. To grow and create opportunities for employees and community
members, Jefferson Health in New Jersey became the first hospital
system in the state to establish an internship-to-employment program,
Project SEARCH, for young adults with disabilities.
Joe's outstanding leadership was also individually recognized for a
wide variety of achievements throughout his career. Some of his many
awards include Joe's ``Corporate Diversity Award'' from the Gloucester
County NAACP in 2013, the Garden State Council Boy Scouts of America's
``Distinguished Citizens Award'' in 2014, and the ``Signum Fidei
Medal'' in 2016 from Joe's alma mater, La Salle University. Joe's
character and dedication to his community is well recognized and
respected.
Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in honoring Joseph Devine for his
unrelenting commitment to bettering his community and using his
outstanding influence and leadership skills to make meaningful and
lasting change for our community.
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