[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 182 (Friday, October 31, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1024]
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COMMENDING KARRY HEPTING FOR HER EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP AND DEDICATION TO 
                       ST. CLAIR COUNTY, MICHIGAN

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                          HON. LISA C. McCLAIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 31, 2025

  Mrs. McCLAIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commend 
Karry Hepting, the dedicated County Administrator of St. Clair County, 
Michigan, who will retire at the end of this year after more than 26 
years of distinguished public service.
  Karry Hepting has played a central role in the effective governance 
of St. Clair County for over two and a half decades. A Certified Public 
Accountant by training, she brought not only a deep understanding of 
finance and operations, but also an unwavering commitment to 
transparency, efficiency, and service to the people of her community.
  Karry Hepting began her career in St. Clair County government in the 
late 1990s, rising through the ranks with a reputation for diligence 
and fiscal expertise. She served in various key financial leadership 
roles before being appointed County Administrator, where she became the 
first woman to hold the position in the county's history.
  Throughout her tenure, she oversaw significant projects such as the 
modernization of county infrastructure, updates to administrative 
systems, and the implementation of long-term strategic planning 
efforts.
  Colleagues, elected officials, and staff throughout Michigan have 
come to respect Karry Hepting's professionalism, integrity, and 
tireless work ethic. She has set a high bar for public administration 
in county government and leaves behind a legacy of collaborative 
leadership.
  Mr. Speaker, Karry Hepting's decades of leadership and dedication 
have left an indelible mark on St. Clair County. Her steadfast 
commitment to good governance, fiscal responsibility, and public 
service has strengthened the community and inspired those around her. 
As she embarks on this next chapter, we offer our deepest thanks and 
warmest wishes for a retirement filled with joy, health, and new 
opportunities.

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