[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 153 (Wednesday, October 30, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1605]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING JOHN HALLE

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 30, 2013

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize John Halle, 
President and Chief Executive Officer of Cate Street Capital and 
recipient of Spurwink Services' 2013 Humanitarian of the Year Award.
  Since 1987, Spurwink Services, a non-profit organization that 
provides mental health and educational services throughout New England, 
has presented its annual Humanitarian Award to an individual who works 
to improve the lives of others within the community and state of Maine. 
Spurwink made an excellent choice in presenting its 2013 Humanitarian 
of the Year award to John Halle, who has displayed his deep commitment 
to the health and wellbeing of the people of Maine through raising 
funds and awareness for this important organization.
  In addition to his outstanding fundraising efforts, John has 
positively impacted the state of Maine through his business ventures 
and forward-looking vision. In 2009, after 25 years with a number of 
high-growth financial companies, John founded Cate Street Capital, 
which invests in sustainable and innovative technologies that not only 
create jobs but also help to preserve and protect the environment for 
future generations.
  More recently, John and Cate Street Capital have focused much of 
their efforts on reviving Great Northern Paper in East Millinocket, 
Maine. John's efforts have helped restore one of Maine's proudest and 
most iconic industries and led to the creation of more than 250 jobs.
  On November 9, 2013, John Halle will be honored as Spurwink Services' 
2013 Humanitarian of the Year at a dinner gala and award ceremony at 
the Portland Marriot at Sable Oaks in South Portland, Maine. I am 
looking forward to being in attendance as John receives this much 
deserved award.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating John Halle on being 
named Spurwink Services' Humanitarian of the Year and recognizing his 
tremendous contributions to the state of Maine.

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