[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 59 (Wednesday, April 22, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E933]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     A TRIBUTE TO ROBERT B. CATELL

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS-

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 22, 2009

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Robert B. 
Catell, a visionary leader in our community and an inspiration to all 
of New York.
  Robert B. Catell was raised and educated in New York City, having 
earned both his Bachelor's and his Master's degrees in Mechanical 
Engineering from the City College of New York. A Registered 
Professional Engineer, Mr. Catell also attended Columbia University's 
Executive Development Program and the Advanced Management Program at 
the Harvard Business School.
  Robert B. Catell began his career in New York's energy industry in 
1958 at Brooklyn Union Gas. As the corporation evolved into the 
nation's fifth-largest natural gas distributor, Keyspan, Mr. Catell 
established himself as a leader for the corporation, guiding it through 
multiple transitions in a growing, competitive industry.
  Robert B. Catell is now the Chairman of National Grid, U.S. following 
the acquisition by National Grid of Keyspan Corporation. He is also 
Chairman of Northeast Gas Markets, of Alberta Northeast Gas Ltd., and a 
member of the Board of Directors of KEYERA Energy Management Ltd.
  Robert B. Catell is also a leader in securing New York's economic, 
educational, and cultural future. He co-chairs the Board of the 
Downtown Brooklyn Partnership and chairs the Long Island Association. 
He also serves as member of the Board of Directors/Trustees for many 
local organizations, including the Business Council of New York State, 
the Partnership for New York City, the Energy Association of New York 
State, the City College of New York 21st Century Foundation, and the 
New York City Police Foundation.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize Robert B. Catell, a dynamic 
community leader for all of New York.

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