[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 60 (Friday, May 4, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E733]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING JOHN F. KEANE ON THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF 
                              KEANE, INC.

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                        HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 3, 2001

  Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize John F. Keane, a 
true American success story. This Saturday Keane, Inc. will host their 
annual employee recognition dinner. John Keane will be recognized, 
along with other employees who are celebrating significant milestones 
with the company. John Keane has dedicated 35 years of service and has 
successfully built Keane, Inc., headquartered in Charlestown, 
Massachusetts, into one of the world's most successful information 
technology consulting companies.
  John Keane began building his consulting business above a doughnut 
shop, with one employee. From those humble beginnings Keane, Inc. has 
grown into a $1 billion international powerhouse. I am proud to 
acknowledge the fact that John's monumental business success has not 
hampered his ability to personally make a significant, positive impact 
in the community.
  Many businesses in this country do make efforts to be good neighbors. 
Keane, Inc. however, takes community involvement to a higher level. For 
instance, Keane has adopted the Edwards Middle School in Charlestown as 
their business partner. This is not merely a symbolic gesture by a big 
company to show they care about the community. It is truly a working 
relationship that has witnessed extreme success in the lives of 
students. An Annual Spelling Bee, sponsored by Keane, gives adults the 
opportunity to show to students what they have learned over the years, 
while also raising money for after-school programs.
  Although John's accolades include serving on the President's 
Commission for Y2K, the Coalition for H-1B Visas and other high profile 
posts, it is his smaller scale, local efforts that impress me as his 
most important work. John himself has at times become personally 
involved in some of the many programs that take place at the Edwards 
school. When students were taking part in a program to teach peer 
mediation and negotiation skills, Mr. Keane himself participated in 
these sessions. It is this type of personal touch that makes John Keane 
the type of businessman you want to have headquartered in your 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate John Keane on his 35 years at 
Keane, Inc. and thank him for the manner in which he has conducted 
business during his tenure. He is truly an asset to our community. I'm 
honored to have Keane, Inc. in my congressional district.

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