[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 174 (Tuesday, November 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2050]
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HONORING CHRISTOPHER ``KIT'' ST. JOHN ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 15, 2011

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of 
Christopher ``Kit'' St. John, who recently retired from his post as the 
executive director of the Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP).
  Kit is the founder of MECEP and has served as its executive director 
since 1994. This nonpartisan organization utilizes detailed research 
and analysis to promote sustainable economic growth throughout the 
state. As the face of MECEP, Kit has helped lead the fight to raise 
awareness on a wide range of issues affecting everyday Mainers. In 
these tough economic times, MECEP's advocacy for Maine's poor and under 
privileged has never been more important.
  In the many years I have known him, Kit has proven to be one of the 
most thoughtful, intelligent, and hardworking people with whom I have 
had the honor of working. As executive director of the Maine Center for 
Economic Policy, an advocate at Pine Tree Legal Assistance, and as an 
activist representing low-income groups in Augusta, Kit has contributed 
a remarkable career to serving the people of this great state. His 
unshakable belief in the people of Maine and his vision for all that we 
can achieve together continues to inspire me in the work that I do.
  I am glad to hear that Kit will not be going far. I hope that his 
wisdom and insight will be available to both decision makers and the 
public for years to come. While my staff and I will miss working with 
Kit, I wish him all the best in his retirement.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in thanking Christopher ``Kit'' St. 
John for his tremendous contributions and service to the people of 
Maine.

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