[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 103 (Friday, July 10, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1719]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        IN RECOGNITION OF CHARLES H. CARLAN UPON HIS RETIREMENT

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 10, 2009

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Charles Carlan, a northwest Florida community leader and businessman 
who is retiring after over 40 years of professional engineering and 
consulting. Mr. Carlan spent his life serving others, and I am proud to 
honor his dedication and service.
  Born in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, Charles has been an integral part 
of the Northwest Florida community ever since. He graduated from Walton 
High School and went on to play baseball at Auburn University. After a 
brief stint in professional baseball with the Milwaukee Braves, Charles 
earned his Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Auburn in 1960. He began 
his career as a professional engineer, where he served in a variety of 
capacities over the years. His professional history includes working as 
City Engineer for the City of Pensacola, Maintenance Engineer of the 
Florida Department of Transportation, and Staff Director of the Florida 
Senate Transportation Committee. As President of CarlanKillam 
Consulting Group, Charles grew the firm to become one of the largest 
engineering firms in Northwest Florida. After being acquired by Hatch 
Mott MacDonald in 2001, Charles remained at his firm until his 
retirement.
  Although widely known for his commercial ventures, Charles' business 
success pales in comparison to his outstanding service to the local 
community. He has served as Treasurer of the University of West Florida 
Foundation, President of the Pensacola Junior College Foundation, and 
Chairman of the Administrative Board of the First United Methodist 
Church. Charles has actively promoted the engineering profession by 
working as President of the Florida Engineering Society and the 
Professional Surveyors of Florida. The Florida Institute of Consulting 
Engineers recognized this dedication to his field and awarded him with 
the Governor A.W. Gilchrist Award for Outstanding Service to the 
Engineering Profession and Community. In one of Charles' most 
remarkable service achievements, he has attained 20 years of perfect 
attendance at the Pensacola Five Flags Rotary Club.
  The list of Mr. Carlan's accomplishments extends far beyond what is 
noted here, but they all highlight his devotion to improving the lives 
of those around him and to bettering his community through service.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am 
privileged to honor Charles Carlan for his lifetime of service to 
Northwest Florida. My wife Vicki and I wish all the best for Charles 
and his wife, Carol, as they embark on this latest journey in their 
lives.

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