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“IN RECOGNITION OF CHARLES H. CARLAN UPON HIS RETIREMENT” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Transportation was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1719 on July 10, 2009.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
IN RECOGNITION OF CHARLES H. CARLAN UPON HIS RETIREMENT
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HON. JEFF MILLER
of florida
in the house of representatives
Friday, July 10, 2009
Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Charles Carlan, a northwest Florida community leader and businessman who is retiring after over 40 years of professional engineering and consulting. Mr. Carlan spent his life serving others, and I am proud to honor his dedication and service.
Born in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, Charles has been an integral part of the Northwest Florida community ever since. He graduated from Walton High School and went on to play baseball at Auburn University. After a brief stint in professional baseball with the Milwaukee Braves, Charles earned his Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Auburn in 1960. He began his career as a professional engineer, where he served in a variety of capacities over the years. His professional history includes working as City Engineer for the City of Pensacola, Maintenance Engineer of the Florida Department of Transportation, and Staff Director of the Florida Senate Transportation Committee. As President of CarlanKillam Consulting Group, Charles grew the firm to become one of the largest engineering firms in Northwest Florida. After being acquired by Hatch Mott MacDonald in 2001, Charles remained at his firm until his retirement.
Although widely known for his commercial ventures, Charles' business success pales in comparison to his outstanding service to the local community. He has served as Treasurer of the University of West Florida Foundation, President of the Pensacola Junior College Foundation, and Chairman of the Administrative Board of the First United Methodist Church. Charles has actively promoted the engineering profession by working as President of the Florida Engineering Society and the Professional Surveyors of Florida. The Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers recognized this dedication to his field and awarded him with the Governor A.W. Gilchrist Award for Outstanding Service to the Engineering Profession and Community. In one of Charles' most remarkable service achievements, he has attained 20 years of perfect attendance at the Pensacola Five Flags Rotary Club.
The list of Mr. Carlan's accomplishments extends far beyond what is noted here, but they all highlight his devotion to improving the lives of those around him and to bettering his community through service.
Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am privileged to honor Charles Carlan for his lifetime of service to Northwest Florida. My wife Vicki and I wish all the best for Charles and his wife, Carol, as they embark on this latest journey in their lives.
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