[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24565]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                       TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL CATANEO

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                      HON. ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR.

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 7, 1999

  Mr. EHRLICH. Mr. Speaker, recently the City of Baltimore lost a 
beloved and respected gentleman, Mr. Michael Cataneo. ``Big Mike'' as 
he was widely known throughout his long career on the docks of 
Baltimore owned Cataneo Line Service, truly an example of the American 
Dream. His family immigrated from Italy, built the business from 
scratch and became a leading force in the development of the Port of 
Baltimore.
  Those who knew ``Big Mike'' often referred to him as the walking 
encyclopedia of the Baltimore waterfront--not only could he relate 
every facet about every ship that had ever been in the port of 
Baltimore, but he could provide one with all of his information, be it 
good or bad, about every person who worked on the waterfront, and all 
the politicians downtown, as well!
  ``Big Mike'' will be remembered for his hard work, compassion, and 
sense of humor; for being a respected business leader; and for his 
contributions on behalf of the working men and women of the Port of 
Baltimore. The priest who presided at his funeral characterized Mike as 
a person who related to the little guy. His treated everyone with the 
same respect others showed him. Mike would help a needy person because 
he wanted that person to then be able to help others.
  He and his lovely wife, Annie, were residents of Lutherville, 
Maryland and the Second Congressional District of Maryland for 38 
years, and it has been my honor to represent them in Congress.

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