[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 15]
[Senate]
[Page 21125]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE LIFELONG SERVICE OF MARTIN BEGIEN

 Mr. BOND. Madam President, I join with friends and family in 
recognizing the efforts and dedication of Mr. Martin Begien, an 
outstanding American, and a true patriot to American democracy on what 
will be his 75th birthday, November 15. Martin, since joining the 
Republican Party, has helped bring quality candidates to run for 
political office and in turn continues to participate in the American 
political process. Martin's successful political participation is 
indicative of his career as a whole.
  Martin Begien's impressive educational career began at the exclusive 
Andover Academy in Andover, MA, and Yale University in New Haven, CT, 
and continued with his service in the U.S. Army. Martin went on to 
maintain an illustrious professional career that ultimately lead to his 
serving as senior partner at David L. Babson and Company, Inc., one of 
the oldest investment counseling firms in the United States.
  Martin has always combined exceptional professional and 
organizational skills, untiring initiative, and unlimited compassion to 
accomplish both major, and simply thoughtful, tasks for the Republican 
Party. Martin has always generously given of himself a genuine love and 
concern of others without hesitation or expectation of reward. Martin's 
endearing attitude and hard work earned him the respect and admiration 
of Mitt Romney, Governor of the State of Massachusetts.
  I stand with Martin's wife Kate, his friends and family, and all 
those whose lives are richer for having known Martin Begien to 
commemorate and recognize his 75th birthday on the 15th day of 
November, 2003.

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