[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20548]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF JOSEPH W. TESTA AS AUDITOR OF FRANKLIN 
                              COUNTY, OHIO

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                         HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 31, 2009

  Mr. TIBERI. Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize Joseph W. 
Testa for his service to the people of Franklin County, Ohio.
  Joe Testa has been a tireless advocate for good government, first 
serving as Franklin County Recorder from 1985 to 1992, and since then, 
as Franklin County Auditor. Throughout his career as an elected 
official, Joe acted as a resounding voice of fiscal responsibility.
  Joe's career also showcased the finest level of professionalism. For 
more than 17 years, he ran one of the most effective and innovative 
county offices in the State of Ohio, and was consistently recognized as 
such by the County Auditor's Association of Ohio. As an early advocate 
of the potential of the internet and its benefits to local government, 
Joe's vision helped Franklin County government to become an example for 
other metropolitan areas in the region in how to maximize technology 
for public use.
  In addition to his work with the county as an elected official, Joe 
made a lasting impression on the greater Central Ohio community. Driven 
by his deep faith, he has made service a priority throughout his life. 
Serving as an adjunct professor at The Ohio State University, and a 
founder of a local charter school, Joe spent much of his free time 
helping provide a quality education for area students. Joe also founded 
a local non-profit which helps to locate, renovate and restore veteran 
gravesites going back to the Revolutionary War, ensuring that all 
veterans are remembered for their sacrifice.
  This sense of service and level of commitment has made Joe a highly-
respected figure in our community. While the Auditor's office and the 
taxpayers of Franklin County will certainly miss his principled 
leadership, I know he will continue to assist many in Central Ohio 
through his service as a private citizen.
  For his years of service to Franklin County and consistent hard work 
toward the betterment of Central Ohio, I commend Joe Testa upon his 
retirement.

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