[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 103 (Wednesday, June 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E874]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF CARMINE PALOMBO FOR HIS YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED 
                          LEADERSHIP AT SEMCOG

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 20, 2018

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Carmine Palombo 
of the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG). His 
leadership efforts have been critical in serving southeast Michigan for 
decades.
  After receiving his bachelor degree in civil engineering from the 
University of Detroit Mercy, Mr. Palombo started what would be a 
lifelong career in southeast Michigan. Since he was young, he has had a 
deep interest for transportation planning and bettering accessibility 
throughout the state he loves. He has served in various roles related 
to transportation planning since joining SEMCOG almost 40 years ago. 
SEMCOG supports local planning with coordinated intergovernmental 
resources and serves to improve the quality of transportation systems 
and encourage economic development. Mr. Palombo has played an integral 
role in furthering SEMCOG's mission throughout his career.
  Mr. Palombo has served as SEMCOG's director of transportation 
planning for over 20 years and played a key role in many statewide 
transportation efforts. Throughout southeast Michigan, Mr. Palombo is 
known for his dedication to his work and keen understanding of the 
needs of various Michigan communities. He has been at the forefront of 
Michigan's transit changes over the past two decades and plays a key 
role in the decision-making processes that occur in communities 
throughout southeast Michigan. In addition to his work with SEMCOG, he 
has served as Chairman of the Michigan Transportation Asset Management 
Council and is a former chair of the Michigan Intelligent 
Transportation Systems board of directors. Mr. Palombo has had a 
tremendous impact on the future of Michigan's transportation 
infrastructure, and we look forward to his continued positive impact on 
our state in the coming years. We know his next chapter will continue 
to help all of us.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Carmine 
Palombo upon his retirement for his leadership at SEMCOG and in the 
southeast Michigan community. Mr. Palombo's career and efforts have 
been critical to transit innovation in our state.

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