[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 16125-16126]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 PAYING TRIBUTE TO DR. MEREDITH CARTER FOR HIS 32 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING 
                  SERVICE TO HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA

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                          HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2014

  Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
outstanding career and accomplishments of Dr. Meredith Carter. For more 
than three decades, Dr. Carter has served as an educator, nonprofit 
administrator, member of the Hamilton County Council and so much more.
  Born on May 27, 1939, in Cutler, Indiana, Dr. Carter is a lifelong 
Hoosier. After graduating from Cutler High School, Dr. Carter earned 
both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in biology from Butler 
University. He then went on to earn an Ed.D. in Educational 
Administration from Ball State University.
  Dr. Carter began his tenure on the Hamilton County Council on January 
1, 1983. Since then, he has been a leading contributor to the 
exceptional economic growth and development Hamilton County has 
experienced. His leadership played a critical role in endeavors such as 
the building of the County Judicial

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Center, remodeling of the County Courthouse and the building of 
multiple transportation infrastructure projects.
  Along with his academic achievements and 32 years as an elected 
official, Dr. Carter is a fixture in the Hoosier education and 
development communities. Dr. Carter taught for eight years in the 
public school system before completing a 38 year distinguished tenure 
as a professor, administrator and chancellor with Ivy Tech Community 
College. He also serves on the boards of JANUS Development Services, 
Inc and Aspire Indiana. JANUS is an organization committed to providing 
individuals with disabilities the opportunity to join the workforce and 
play an active role in their community. Aspire Indiana provides 
comprehensive community mental health services, working on issues 
ranging from youth and family services to helping people overcome 
substance abuse.
  With these accomplishments and many more, it is clear to see that 
Meredith Carter has been a strong advocate for the people of Hamilton 
County and the State of Indiana. I am proud to represent a district 
with a legacy of dedicated public servants like Dr. Carter.
  Dr. Carter has dedicated his life in service to Hamilton County, the 
state of Indiana and the United States. I join the entire Hamilton 
County community in thanking Dr. Carter for his service and 
congratulating him on a remarkable career. Although his tenure as an 
elected official is coming to a close, Hamilton County looks forward to 
many more years of having Dr. Carter as a key figure in the community.

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