[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E276]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING JERRY GREINER UPON HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. ROBERT E. LATTA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 26, 2026

  Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate a 
dedicated public servant, Jerry Greiner, who will be retiring after 
thirty-seven years of service as the founding Director of the 
Northwestern Water and Sewer District. Over the course of his career, 
Jerry's commitment to expanding access to clean water and modern sewer 
services, has had a lasting impact on the health, quality of life, and 
economic vitality of the region.
  Jerry was hired by the Wood County Commissioners in 1988 to manage 
the county's sanitary engineer's office. When the Northwestern Water 
and Sewer District was established in 1993, he became its first and 
only director. Under his leadership, the district grew from serving a 
few thousand customers to connecting more than 20,000 customers across 
Wood County and the neighboring counties of Hancock, Henry, Lucas, and 
Sandusky. Today, the district employs seventy-nine people, manages $230 
million in assets, distributes 6.5 million gallons of water daily 
through nearly 500 miles of waterlines, and serves fourteen 
municipalities and twenty-four townships in Wood County alone.
  Throughout his tenure, Jerry was instrumental in attracting major 
employers to the region, including First Solar, the CSX rail hub, UPS, 
and others, by ensuring reliable water and sewer infrastructure were in 
place to support economic growth. In 2023, the district was recognized 
as Wood County's Corporate Citizen of the Year by the Wood County 
Development Commission.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying special tribute 
to Jerry Greiner. On behalf of the people of the 5th Congressional 
District of Ohio, I recognize the dedication and leadership that Jerry 
has shown through his decades of service to his community. We wish him 
all the best in his future endeavors.

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