[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 84 (Monday, June 10, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1039-E1040]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         REMARKS HONORING TROY CHAMBER PRESIDENT ROY E. CARLSON

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                          HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 10, 1996

  Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege and pleasure to 
recognize Roy E. Carlson for his years of service to the chambers of 
commerce in Ohio and Michigan. Roy has been with the Troy Chamber of 
Commerce for the past 10 years, and with his previous experience, has 
been professionally associated with the chamber for a total of 30 
years. He has decided to retire at the end of this month. Though all of 
us who know Roy are happy for him for his upcoming retirement, we know 
his shoes will be hard to fill.

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  Roy has devoted his time promoting economic development wherever he 
worked. Prior to his 10 years of service to the Troy Area Chamber of 
Commerce, Roy was executive vice president of the Findlay, OH, Area 
Chamber of Commerce. Before that he was manager of the Marshall MI, 
Chamber of Commerce. He is also active in the Ohio Development 
Association, Chamber of Commerce Executive of Ohio, and the Japan-Ohio 
International Network.
  I have had the opportunity to get to know Roy over the past 6 years 
and watched him work tirelessly to promote growth in the Troy, OH, 
area. His labor has benefited the community by bring new business 
opportunities and jobs for Miami County and the surrounding area. His 
drive and vision for Troy and Miami County have truly made a 
difference. Roy's position as president of the Troy Area Chamber of 
Commerce may be filled, but Roy can never truly be replaced.
  Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I wish to recognize Roy E. Carlson for his 
service to his community through his leadership in the chamber of 
commerce. May be enjoy his years of retirement and take great pleasure 
in knowing that what he has accomplished over the years through his 
economic development efforts has touched the lives of those in the 
communities where he has served.

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