[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 108 (Friday, June 23, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E889]
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                       IN HONOR OF MR. BERTOLINI

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                            HON. MIKE BISHOP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 23, 2017

  Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate 
Phil Bertolini of Oakland County, Michigan, for his induction into the 
prestigious National Chief Information Officer Hall of Fame.
  Recognized for his outstanding contributions to his field, Mr. 
Bertolini was selected as one of only nineteen inductees for the Class 
of 2017. This award is a testament to Mr. Bertolini's unparalleled 
ingenuity, his unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, and 
his dedication throughout twelve years of service to Oakland County.
  Since becoming the head of Oakland County's IT department, Mr. 
Bertolini's application of new innovative technologies revolutionized 
the function of county government. Incorporating programs designed to 
increase government efficiency and communication, Mr. Bertolini and his 
team has received numerous honors and awards for their work. In 2012, 
he was recognized as a White House Champion of Change and has even had 
the opportunity to travel abroad as part of the John F. Kennedy School 
of Government at Harvard University.
  Dedicated to the people of Oakland County, Mr. Bertolini has built 
his career on his devotion to serving others, and, understanding the 
responsibility and leadership required, he did not waiver in taking on 
this important Chief Information Officer role on behalf of his fellow 
citizens.
  Mr. Bertolini's induction into the Chief Information Officer Hall of 
Fame is a great honor for not only him, but Oakland County and the 
great State of Michigan. He should be seen as an example of an ideal 
public servant, one who puts the needs of his community before his own.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend my utmost gratitude and 
congratulations to Mr. Bertolini as his hard work, service, and 
outstanding performance receives the nationwide recognition that it 
deserves.

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