[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 53 (Thursday, April 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E559]
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                 KPMG LLP'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY IN BOSTON

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                        HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 15, 2010

  Mr. CAPUANO. Madam Speaker, in 1910, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. opened 
its doors in Boston, on Congress Street, with just a handful of 
partners and infinite potential. That company became Peat, Marwick & 
Mitchell, and is known today as simply KPMG LLP. This year marks the 
100th anniversary of KPMG LLP's relationship with Boston and I rise 
this afternoon to recognize the indelible contributions KPMG has made 
to the city, its residents, and its businesses; as well as to the 
health, strength and well being of American capital markets.
  Over the last 100 years, Boston has developed a reputation as more 
than just the birthplace of America. Today, it is firmly positioned as 
a leading center of culture, intellectualism, business innovation, and 
commerce, and KPMG is recognized as playing a leading role in Boston's 
expansion and growth. KPMG is one of the oldest and best-known 
professional services firms in the city, employing 600-plus 
professionals, headquartered at Two Financial Center, and providing 
audit, tax, and advisory services to the public and private sectors. 
Just as important, KPMG's partners and employees serve as officers, 
directors, and volunteers for many of Boston's charitable and 
philanthropic organizations
  In celebration of its 100th anniversary, KPMG launched the 100K 
Project, encouraging Boston alumni, partners, and professionals to 
clock at least 100 hours of volunteer service during this centennial 
year. Moreover, the firm has spearheaded more than 100 fundraising 
drives and community service projects over the past two years to 
beautify and green the city; feed and clothe the city's poor and 
homeless, raise monies for our world-class medical research facilities 
and patient care; teach, tutor and provide clothing, books and toys to 
Boston's neediest children; as well as generously donate to dozens of 
local and global causes.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to pay tribute to KPMG and its people for 
100 years of service to Boston, for its contributions to the growth and 
health of the city's commerce, and for its many efforts benefiting our 
community's quality of life.

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