[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 99 (Tuesday, July 8, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1421]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING CARL G. HARTMAN ON HIS RETIREMENT AS THE CLERMONT COUNTY 
                                ENGINEER

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                            HON. ROB PORTMAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 8, 2003

  Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Carl G. Hartman who 
has served as Clermont County Engineer for the past 11 years and who 
retired on May 31, 2003. In his tenure, Carl has excelled as the 
Clermont County Engineer, accomplishing much for the county's roadways 
and infrastructure.
  When Carl was elected as the County Engineer in 1992, Clermont County 
was one of the fastest growing counties in Ohio presenting him with a 
variety of challenges. Carl faced those challenges and became the 
``transportation engineer'' of Clermont County, expanding the role of 
county engineer beyond just the maintenance of the bridges and 
roadways. He had many accomplishments. He was able to secure funding 
and rebuild 75 bridges throughout the county. By working with local 
officials, he was able to pinpoint dangerous areas of the roadways and 
implement safety measures to secure the safety of travelers. In 
addition to his duties as county engineer, in 1996 Carl took on the 
role of Sanitary Engineer for the Clermont County Water and Sewer 
Department where he was responsible for handling over $5 million of 
capital improvement projects. His success is well known, and he has 
been honored by many of the industry's leaders for his outstanding work 
on the county's roadways and infrastructure.
  Carl grew up in Anderson Township and graduated from Anderson High 
School in 1956. He continued his education at the University of 
Cincinnati's College of Engineering. After receiving his degree, Carl 
worked for various engineering companies including Sun Oil Company, and 
in 1970 started his own engineering and surveying firm that served the 
Greater Cincinnati area. Starting with only two employees, Carl's 
successful business grew to 25 employees before he was elected the 
Clermont County Engineer.
  His service goes beyond his elected office. Carl is an active 
volunteer with the local 4-H Club, and helps the local Cub Scouts earn 
their Engineering Achievement Awards. He is devoted to his wife, 
Barbara, and they have three children and six grandchildren.
  All of us in the Greater Cincinnati area congratulate Carl on his 
service. We appreciate his outstanding leadership and dedication to the 
betterment of Clermont County, and we wish him well in his retirement.

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