[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Pages 15857-15858]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



    TRIBUTE TO PAUL M. MONTRONE--NEW HAMPSHIRE BUSINESS IN THE ARTS 
                        LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNER

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to pay 
tribute to Paul Montrone upon his recognition as the 2000 New Hampshire 
``Business in the Arts-Leadership'' award winner.
  In order for arts programs to run smoothly and efficiently, there 
must be a strong leader behind the operation. Paul has been 
instrumental in the development of the arts in New Hampshire for many 
years. He has been a leading figure in enhancing corporate and 
individual financial support both regionally and nationally, and has a 
demonstrated interest in improving the operation and effectiveness of 
arts organizations.
  Paul's strong leadership has proven to be an effective model for 
others to follow. He gives generously of his time by serving on the 
boards of many non-

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profit organizations such as the Wang Center in Boston and the New 
England Conservatory, and also serves as the president and CEO of the 
Metropolitan Opera. He personally assists the Mayer Arts Center at 
Phillips Exeter Academy which attracts visiting artists to display 
their work on campus and establish residencies and workshops in the 
surrounding community. He also supports the scholarship program at 
Phillips Exeter Academy, designed to help support gifted students 
pursue their dreams in the arts. His early and consistent support of 
the Music Hall in Portsmouth is yet another testament of his vision and 
long-term commitment to the community.
  Without the support of generous financial donations, arts programs 
would suffer tremendously. Paul has long patronized arts organizations 
and has convinced major corporations to do the same through 
``challenge'' grants. These grants are made at significant points of 
the fund drive, thereby motivating other potential donors to donate. 
His keen business skills are evident in the large amounts of financial 
support he earns for particular programs.
  It is citizens like Paul who exemplify the importance of civic 
responsibility. His work in making the arts more accessible to the 
community is commendable. Without the support of such dedicated people 
like Paul, the arts would not be able to thrive in New Hampshire. It is 
an honor to serve him in the United States Senate.

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