[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Pages 3080-3081]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       TRIBUTE TO 2001 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR--FIDELITY INVESTMENTS

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Madam President, I rise today to 
pay tribute to Fidelity Investments of Merrimack, New Hampshire, on 
being named as the 2001 Business of the Year

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by the Merrimack Chamber of Commerce. An active member of the 
community, Fidelity Investments has been a model in stewardship for the 
greater Merrimack area.
  I commend the achievements of Fidelity Investments for the growth of 
the company and the opportunities it provides to the citizens of 
Merrimack and the State. In 1996, Fidelity Investments opened its 
Merrimack facility with 300 employees and a single business unit on the 
former Digital Equipment site. Five years later in 2002, Fidelity has 
expanded to more than 20 Fidelity-affiliated business units with more 
than 3,500 employees.
  Fidelity Investments has been a dedicated member of the Merrimack 
Chamber for the past five years. Always active in community events, 
Fidelity has contributed to programs including: Merrimack Chamber Golf 
Tournament and Banquet, Fidelity Foundation, Mentor Program with 
Mastricola Middle School, Career's Academy of Finance program at the 
South Central School, sponsor of the Union Leader's Stock Market Made 
Easy program, sponsor of Junior Achievement's Titan Cyber-Biz program, 
and sponsor of Kids Voting New Hampshire.
  The company also has a strong relationship with members of the 
Merrimack law enforcement and public safety communities providing 
sponsorships for training and donations of equipment including 
participation in the Local Emergency Planning Committee. Fidelity also 
offers access to and usage of the company's helicopter pad by the 
Merrimack Fire Department during medical emergencies.
  I applaud the exemplary acts of community involvement by the 
leadership and employees of Fidelity Investments and congratulate them 
on this prestigious award. The Town of Merrimack and entire State have 
benefitted from the economic and charitable contributions made by the 
concerned citizens at Fidelity Investments. It is truly an honor and a 
privilege to represent you in the United States Senate.

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