[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 11 (Thursday, February 12, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E175]
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                     TRIBUTE TO BERNARD F. EICHOLZ

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                            HON. ROB PORTMAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 12, 1998

  Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to acknowledge the outstanding 
and tireless contributions of a distinguished Ohioan, Bernard F. 
Eicholz, who recently retired from the Certified Development Company 
(CDC) of Warren County, Inc.
  From 1981 to 1997, Bernie served as founder and President of the CDC. 
The CDC is a vital tool for small business owners throughout Warren 
County. When he founded the CDC, few could have foreseen the growth and 
development the area would experience. But Warren County has 
experienced record-breaking economic growth, and Bernie has been a 
driving force behind it. During Bernie's service, the CDC has helped 
small businesses to create or retain nearly 2,000 full-time jobs in 
Warren County.
  Bernie has devoted his entire life to public service. Prior to 
founding the CDC, he served as Mayor of Covington, Kentucky; City 
Manager of Franklin, Ohio; Director of Economic Development for Warren 
County, Ohio; and Director of Economic Development for Springboro, 
Ohio. He has also served as a consultant to community leaders on issues 
ranging from annexations to charters.
  Bernie has given generously of his time and talent and we are 
grateful for his many years of service and leadership. His leadership 
in the business community and Warren County as a whole have helped to 
transform the region. All of us in southwest Ohio congratulate him on 
his retirement and recognize him for his many accomplishments.

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