[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 100 (Thursday, July 27, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S7830]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO JAY BORDEN--2000 ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to 
honor Jay Borden, for his recognition as the 2000 Entrepreneur of the 
Year by the New Hampshire High Technology Council.
  Jay is the President and CEO of Granite Systems, Inc., a leading 
provider in configuration management solutions to the 
telecommunications industry worldwide. His company is a rapidly growing 
success because of its innovative approaches to supporting a wide array 
of network technologies. This allows Granite Systems the chance to do 
business with a wider spectrum of clients and to solidify their golden 
reputation in the fast-paced world of telecommunications technology.
  Under Jay's strong leadership, his company has maintained a policy of 
100 percent employee stock participation, a program intended to create 
a real difference for all employees if the company reaches its 
valuation and liquidity goals. He is truly dedicated to furthering the 
creative development of his employees through work-conducive programs. 
Because of the examples Jay has set for others, his employees are also 
deeply committed to high quality service and products.
  Jay's sharp business skills and telecommunications experience prove 
to be just the right combination for a business that shows its success 
not only in dollar figures, but in the contributions it makes to 
leading new technologies. His commitment to the advancement of New 
Hampshire's technological economy is truly commendable. It is companies 
like Jay's that prove New Hampshire's true competitiveness in the 
technological field. Jay, it is an honor to represent you in the United 
States Senate.

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