[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 34 (Thursday, March 4, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E355]
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                       TRIBUTE TO J. MICHAEL COOK

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                         HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR.

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 4, 1999

  Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to J. Michael 
Cook, who is stepping down as chairman and chief executive officer of 
Deloitte & Touche, one of the world's largest professional services 
firms.
  Mike has led D&T since 1989, making him the longest-standing chief 
executive of all the Big Five accounting and consulting firms. During 
his tenure, the firm has experienced phenomenal growth. Today, D&T has 
revenues of more than $9 billion and an annual growth rate of 22 
percent, putting the firm first among its competitors. Equally 
significant has been Mike's emphasis on recruiting and retaining 
talented professional--especially capable women. That initiative, along 
with other creative incentives has earned D&T national recognition and 
the #8 position on Fortune's list of best places to work.
  Mike has also been active in promoting worthy causes. Most recently, 
he served as the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the United Way 
of America.
  As one of the few accountants currently serving in Congress, I 
commend Mike on his many accomplishments, which have earned him the 
respect and admiration of so many in the profession. I wish him, his 
wife Mary Anne, and their three children my sincerest best wishes.

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