[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Page 10783]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING HOWARD E. LeFEVRE

 Mr. VOINOVICH. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 
life and achievements of Howard E. LeFevre, entrepreneur, 
philanthropist, and the founder of The Works: Ohio Center for History 
Art & Technology in Newark, Ohio.
  Founded in 1996, The Works is a remarkable center of discovery that 
helped introduce an appreciation for industry, innovation, and the 
creative process for students and learners of all ages, including the 
45,000 who visited the facilities last year alone. Through a unique 
blend of traditional museum programs, computer labs, art galleries, 
craft demonstration areas, and interactive classrooms, The Works 
strives to stimulate analytical thinking and enhance the quality life 
in Licking County and beyond.
  Through Mr. LeFevre's leadership, The Works has been a catalyst for 
restoration of downtown Newark, rescuing in its first decade four 
historic buildings that formed the heart of Newark's oldest 
manufacturing area. The Works has been an invaluable resource for 
students of Licking County and the community as a whole.
  Mr. LeFevre has been an exemplary leader in his community. He is a 
past president of Newark Area and Licking County Chamber of Commerce, 
past president of the Newark Rotary Club, past chairman of the United 
Way Annual Campaign, and past president of the board of directors of 
the Licking County United Way. Mr. LeFevre is trustee emeritus of and 
past chairman of Governing Committee of Licking County Foundation. He 
is director of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and a former member of the 
Ohio State Development Advisory Council.
  He was honored by a Distinguished Service Award at the Ohio State 
university in 1976 for his efforts in connection with establishing the 
Newark campus of the university. He was also honored by Licking 
Memorial Hospital with their Lifetime Achievement Award in 1990. In 
2002, Mr. LeFevre was awarded the ``Man of the Century'' by the city of 
Newark during its 2002-2003 bicentennial summer festivities.
  Mr. President, thanks to LeFevre's dedication, The Works will 
celebrate its 10th anniversary on June 17, 2006.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and commending Howard 
E. LeFevre on his lifetime of commitment to the residents of Licking 
County as well as people all over the State of Ohio.

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