[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16292]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE AND THE 
                  2013 SHOWCASE MAINE AWARD RECIPIENTS

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 28, 2013

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Finance 
Authority of Maine as it celebrates 30 years of helping Maine citizens 
pursue business and higher education opportunities, as well as the 
recipients of its 2013 Showcase Maine Awards.
  The Finance Authority of Maine, also known as FAME, was founded in 
1983 as the state's business finance agency. By increasing access to 
capital, its innovative programs enable the start up and growth of the 
state's business community. Since 1990, FAME has also been responsible 
for administering Maine's higher education finance programs, helping 
Maine students and families meet the costs of higher education through 
a variety of loan, grant and scholarship programs. It also administers 
an outreach and counseling program that helps inspire and empower young 
people to pursue higher education.
  Each year, the Finance Authority of Maine honors community members 
that have been exceptional partners in their efforts to aid the Maine 
business community and Maine students at the Showcase Maine Awards. 
This year's award recipients include: the Hodgdon Group, recipient of 
the Business at Work for Maine Award; Jim Wellehan, recipient of the 
Education at Work for Maine Award; the Honorable Mary Nelson, recipient 
of the Dirigo Legislative Champion Award; and Camden National Bank, 
recipient of the Financial Institution of the Year Award.
  These award-winners exemplify the hard-working and innovative spirit 
of Maine. Their dedication and leadership make Maine a better place to 
live and do business.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me again in congratulating the Finance 
Authority of Maine and the 2013 Showcase Maine Award recipients on 
their outstanding service and achievement.

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