[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Page 10648]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                     TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL J. GERLING

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to pay 
tribute to Michael J. Gerling of Lebanon, NH, on being named as New 
Hampshire High Technology Council's 2001 Entrepreneur of the Year.
  As a former small business owner, I applaud the achievements of 
Michael and his company, Geographic Data Technology, Inc., in the 
wireless technology market that have resulted in his company's map 
databases being used for in-car navigation systems for Lexus and 
Toyota.
  I commend your staff of over 700 employees for their contribution to 
the success of Geographic Data Technology, Inc. Working in tandem with 
his employees, he has created a workplace which promotes open 
communication allowing employees to discuss important issues directly 
with you.
  The citizens of Lebanon and our entire state have benefitted greatly 
from the economic and civic contributions of your company. Michael's 
astute approach to high technology opportunities is an asset to the 
business community in New Hampshire. It is an honor and a privilege to 
represent him in the U.S. Senate.

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