[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 62 (Tuesday, April 29, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E799]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   CONGRATULATING MICHAEL B. KITCHEN

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2003

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend congratulations to 
Michael B. Kitchen, an outstanding business and community leader. On 
May 17, 2003, the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations will 
bestow upon Mr. Kitchen the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in New York 
City. The Ellis Island Award honors an immigrant who exemplifies 
outstanding qualities in both their personal and professional life. 
Michael Kitchen, a Canadian and United States citizen, has shown 
through his significant contributions to the greater Madison area that 
he is richly deserving of this prestigious award.
  Michael Kitchen has achieved a high level of professional success. 
After three years as head of the CUMIS Group of Canada, Mr. Kitchen was 
appointed President and CEO of its subsidiary, CUNA Mutual Group, in 
1995. Since Michael Kitchen took over, the organization has achieved 
dramatic growth in revenue, significant improvement in productivity, 
and a near doubling of financial strength. Mr. Kitchen's work in this 
particular field has furthered economic growth not only in the Madison 
community, but worldwide.
  Michael Kitchen is firmly committed to furthering the insurance and 
financial service industry. For more then thirty years he has worked 
tirelessly to foster the credit union movement. He serves on both the 
Board of Directors for the American Insurance Association and the U.S. 
Chamber of Commerce.
  In addition, Michael Kitchen has a long record of service to the 
community. He is on the board of directors for the United Way of Dane 
County and the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce. Both of these 
commitments show his strong sense of civic duty as he generously gives 
of his time and talent.
  Today, I join the extensive circle of Michael Kitchen's friends and 
colleagues in offering my sincere congratulations for receiving this 
honor. Michael Kitchen is one of Wisconsin's best and we are proud to 
recognize him today.

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