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“TRIBUTE TO IVO KRAMER, AUGLAIZE COUNTY COMMISSIONER” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E228-E229 on Feb. 10, 2009.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
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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