[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3543]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO IVO KRAMER, AUGLAIZE COUNTY COMMISSIONER

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                            HON. JIM JORDAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 10, 2009

  Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Madam Speaker, it is my honor today to pay 
tribute to former Auglaize County Commissioner Ivo Kramer of 
Wapakoneta, Ohio. Ivo retired at the end of 2008 after twelve years of 
outstanding service to the people of Auglaize County.
  Ivo was first elected to the Board of Commissioners in 1997 following 
a distinguished 40-year career with the United States Department of 
Agriculture's Soil Conservation Service (later renamed the Natural 
Resources Conservation Service) and the Auglaize County Soil and Water 
Conservation District. He was recognized repeatedly for his dedicated 
efforts to preserve our natural resources, receiving outstanding 
performance awards from the SCS and The Ohio State University.
  Ivo's colleagues recently paid tribute to his 52 years in public 
service, citing his longstanding support of economic growth and 
responsible land use practices throughout the county. The experience 
and knowhow he brought to bear on issues facing Auglaize County will 
not soon be replaced.
  As is to be expected from such a dedicated public servant, Ivo looks 
forward to getting involved in volunteer work during his retirement. I 
know that his devotion to volunteerism will be an outstanding model and 
an inspiration to others.
  I am proud to join the Auglaize County Board of Commissioners and the 
people of Auglaize County in congratulating Ivo on his distinguished 
public service career. We wish Ivo and his wife of 50 years, Camille, 
and their entire family every success as they move to a new chapter in 
their lives.

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