[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15993]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING MR. CHRIS SMITH

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                         HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 8, 2015

  Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Chris 
Smith on his retirement and thank him for his many years of service to 
Clermont County and Ohio.
  Chris Smith has a long and distinguished record of service to 
Clermont County, and is remembered for his invaluable commitment to the 
local economic development throughout his career.
  With decades of business experience, including 20 years in the 
banking industry and 10 years in real estate, Chris' contributions in 
his many capacities of public service has been invaluable. Chris Smith 
served his community in numerous ways, including as the Director of the 
Clermont County Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Economic 
Development Director for Clermont County, and as an economic 
development staff member for Ohio Governor Bob Taft.
  Due in part to his leadership, Clermont County has become a thriving 
hub of economic activity. The residential and economic growth of 
Clermont County is a testament to this hard work and success.
  Also commendable is the positive and solutions-oriented attitude with 
which Chris has served. He has worked tirelessly to improve Clermont 
County over the years, always devoted to the big picture and listening 
to the people he serves, never asking or expecting anything in return.
  Southwest Ohio is fortunate to have a local leader as committed to 
service and progress as Chris Smith is. Again, I congratulate Chris on 
his retirement, thank him for his public service, and wish him the best 
in his future endeavors.

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