[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 198 (Monday, December 17, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S7653]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO TERRY MARTIN

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, it is my privilege to salute my friend, 
Hart County judge-executive Terry Martin, as he completes his career of 
public service. Since he took office in 2005, Terry has dedicated 
nearly every waking hour to his constituents. As he begins the next 
chapter of his life, I would like to remember his lasting record of 
success and to express my sincere gratitude.
  After graduating from Western Kentucky University, Terry spent 27 
years in education. He was a teacher, an administrator, and a coach 
helping to guide the next generation. In 2005, Terry was appointed by 
the Governor to serve as Hart County's judge-executive, the leading 
elected official in county government. For Terry, entering public 
service was like joining the family business. His father, Elroy, was a 
city judge, a local fire chief, and a county magistrate. His brother, 
Glenn, was also a magistrate and part of this noble family tradition. 
The drive to serve his neighbors just seems to run in Terry's veins.
  In the county's top job, Terry had a lot of responsibilities. With a 
goal to provide essential services to the residents in a fiscally 
responsible way, Terry consistently went beyond the typical job 
description. I hear he would even drive a snow plow during winter 
storms. As a former county judge-executive myself, I know firsthand how 
difficult a job this can be. Whatever challenge he may have faced, 
Terry consistently excelled and earned the trust of his constituents 
and his colleagues.
  During his time in office, I have enjoyed working with Terry on a 
number of projects to help Kentucky, We collaborated with the Green 
River Valley Water District to deliver drinking water to rural parts of 
the county. Terry also identified the alarming frequency of collisions 
along Interstate 65 in the county. Together, we prioritized resources 
to expand the highway, promoting safety for both families and 
commercial travelers.
  As he begins his well-deserved retirement, I am confident Terry looks 
forward to spending more time with his loving family. With Carmen, his 
wife of 40 years, they are proud parents to Lynlea and grandparents to 
Lyndon and Gwyneth. I wish the entire Martin family the very best as 
they take this next step together. Along with all those who have 
benefited from Terry's service to Hart County and to our Commonwealth, 
I would like to say thank you. He's been a good friend and a strong 
leader for Kentucky. I urge my Senate colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Judge Terry Martin for a job well-done and wishing him a 
fulfilling retirement.

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