[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 177 (Thursday, November 20, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2318]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       IN HONOR OF DR. CARL KOHRT

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                           HON. DEBORAH PRYCE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 20, 2008

  Ms. PRYCE. Madam Speaker, on behalf of the citizens of Ohio, I want 
to recognize the accomplishments of Dr. Carl Kohrt, as he retires as 
president and chief executive officer of Battelle Memorial Institute.
  Carl assumed the leadership of Battelle in 2001 after a long career 
at Kodak. He immediately put his experience from the private sector 
into practice at the world's largest non-profit independent research 
and development organization. Over the past eight years, Battelle has 
grown substantially in business volume and impact. Battelle has won 
competitions to manage and operate research and development 
laboratories for the Department of Energy, the Department of Homeland 
Security, and international organizations.
  Battelle has also been selected for many projects in support of 
various national and homeland security programs. In fact, within a few 
weeks of Carl's arrival at Battelle in the summer of 2001, he was able 
to marshal Battelle's suite of capabilities to help the United States 
respond to the impact of the
9/11 attacks. Battelle was later asked by the White House to provide 
staff to help with the creation of the Department of Homeland Security.
  Carl Kohrt has also enhanced Battelle's corporate role in the City of 
Columbus and the State of Ohio. He developed a strategic partnership 
with The Ohio State University. Battelle has supported many civic 
enterprises on behalf of the State of Ohio, the City of Columbus, 
Franklin County, and other organizations, such as COSI.
  The son of schoolteachers, Dr. Kohrt, has left a major imprint on 
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education in Ohio 
through the Metro School, which is a partnership with The Ohio State 
University and the school districts of Franklin County. Battelle has 
also joined with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, as well as 
other educational entities in the State of Ohio, to develop additional 
schools with a focus on STEM education throughout Ohio. Carl's 
indelible imprint on Ohio will be a signature effort on behalf of STEM 
education.
  The way to judge one's impact on an organization or community is to 
measure one's personal and corporate accomplishments. Through this 
lens, it is easy to conclude that Carl has been an outstanding leader 
for Battelle as an organization and an outstanding leader in the 
Columbus metropolitan area. Carl has made a significant difference, and 
we extend to him and his family best wishes and good health in his 
retirement.

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