[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 9, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1046]
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      HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS AND LEADERSHIP OF P. MICHAEL SAINT

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                           HON. BILL DELAHUNT

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 9, 2010

  Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize P. Michael 
Saint of Franklin, Tennessee--the Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer 
of The Saint Consulting Group.
  In 1983, following a long and dedicated career working in government 
and media, Mr. Saint founded The Saint Consulting Group. It started in 
a one-bedroom condominium in Hingham, Massachusetts--which is in my 
district--and has since blossomed into a successful international firm 
with offices across the United States and Europe. From its humble 
beginnings, his pioneering company has grown to be a recognized 
international leader in the field of ``land use politics.''
  From conferences and speeches at distinguished institutions around 
the world, Mr. Saint has generously shared his unique perspective and 
extensive professional experiences with colleagues, peers, and younger 
generations of philanthropists. He serves on the Board of Directors of 
the Association of Management Consulting Firms and is a trustee on the 
board of The Foundation for Excellence in Consulting and Management, 
and also contributes locally serving on the advisory board of the Civic 
Bank and Trust in Nashville and the executive board of the Nashville 
District Council of the Urban Land Institute. He serves on the Board of 
Directors of the Nashville Opera and on the Board of Trustees of the 
George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick, New Jersey. His active 
support for the Vanderbilt Children's Hospital and the Heritage 
Foundation of Williamson County, Tennessee, as well as innumerable 
other associations and charitable endeavors, has sparked hope in the 
hearts of children and families across the country.
  In 2009, Mr. Saint added the title of 'author' to his impressive 
resume as he co-authored the groundbreaking book on land use politics, 
``Nimby Wars--The Politics of Land Use''.
  To the people who work for and with Mr. Saint, and to the people who 
know him best, it is not just his entrepreneurial spirit, or his 
charitable work that makes him an enduring leader. It is the genuine 
care and compassion that he exhibits for others that will always be his 
legacy. Whether it was offering domestic partner benefits long before 
it was fashionable or a legal requirement, or fully funding family 
health insurance costs for all his employees, or promoting continuing 
education for his employees by fully funding Master of Business Arts 
degrees--Mike Saint has created a dynamic and innovative company, one 
that puts people first.
  It is my honor to recognize P. Michael Saint for his innovation, his 
philanthropic endeavors and, most importantly, for his exemplary 
leadership.

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