[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 97 (Monday, July 24, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S7474]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    TRIBUTE TO PAUL M. MONTRONE--NEW HAMPSHIRE BUSINESS IN THE ARTS 
                        LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNER

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to pay 
tribute to Paul Montrone upon his recognition as the 2000 New Hampshire 
``Business in the Arts-Leadership'' award winner.
  In order for arts programs to run smoothly and efficiently, there 
must be a strong leader behind the operation. Paul has been 
instrumental in the development of the arts in New Hampshire for many 
years. He has been a leading figure in enhancing corporate and 
individual financial support both regionally and nationally, and has a 
demonstrated interest in improving the operation and effectiveness of 
arts organizations.
  Paul's strong leadership has proven to be an effective model for 
others to follow. He gives generously of his time by serving on the 
boards of many non-profit organizations such as the Wang Center in 
Boston and the New England Conservatory, and also serves as the 
president and CEO of the Metropolitan Opera. He personally assists the 
Mayer Arts Center at Phillips Exeter Academy which attracts visiting 
artists to display their work on campus and establish residencies and 
workshops in the surrounding community. He also supports the 
scholarship program at Phillips Exeter Academy, designed to help 
support gifted students pursue their dreams in the arts. His early and 
consistent support of the Music Hall in Portsmouth is yet another 
testament of his vision and long-term commitment to the community.
  Without the support of generous financial donations, arts programs 
would suffer tremendously. Paul has long patronized arts organizations 
and has convinced major corporations to do the same through 
``challenge'' grants. These grants are made at significant points of 
the fund drive, thereby motivating other potential donors to donate. 
His keen business skills are evident in the large amounts of financial 
support he earns for particular programs.
  It is citizens like Paul who exemplify the importance of civic 
responsibility. His work in making the arts more accessible to the 
community is commendable. Without the support of such dedicated people 
like Paul, the arts would not be able to thrive in New Hampshire. It is 
an honor to serve him in the United States Senate.

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