[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 102 (Tuesday, June 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E861-E862]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING TOM KLASNER

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                           HON. RODNEY DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2018

  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Tom Klasner, who was honored with the 2017 Rural County Engineer Award 
in April.
  Over the last 16 years, Tom has worked to reduce the number of 19 
structurally deficient or obsolete bridges in Jersey County down to

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just five, with plans to further reduce that number. Tom has been an 
outspoken advocate for improving this infrastructure, especially those 
traveling with heavy farm equipment. Most of the bridges had been made 
of timber during the 1920's and 50's, and were deteriorating rapidly.
  Tom has been a strong advocate for improving the Highway Department 
facility on Illinois Route 16. He has worked relentlessly to make sure 
Jersey County's Highway Department employees and their equipment is 
being protected and kept safe especially during the harsh winter 
months.
  Tom is an exceptional individual within my congressional district. 
His leadership and expertise has made a lasting impact on Jersey 
County. Congratulations, Tom, on receiving the 2017 Rural County 
Engineer Award. I look forward to continuing to work with him 
throughout the future.

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