On the recordDecember 14, 2010
I would like to ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing the service of a fellow Senator, and friend, Senator George Voinovich. He has spent over four decades as a public servant and has been a tireless advocate for the State of Ohio. Senator Voinovich started his career in public service in 1967 when he served as a Member of the Ohio House of Representatives. He then went on to serve as a county commissioner, the mayor of Cleveland, and as the Governor of Ohio. In 1998, he was elected to the U.S. Senate. Having worked extensively in local government, Senator Voinovich understood first-hand the importance of Federal investment in infrastructure before he ever arrived in Washington. Senator Voinovich has served with me on the Environment and Public Works Committee since the 106th Congress, 1999. Throughout his career, he has been a great advocate for transportation.
