04-04-2007 City Engineer named Indiana’s ‘Engineer of the Year’

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o�sou TH F dx :J b W eFacE � � y� a 1, a2 1865 Office of the Mayor NEWS RELEASE Wednesday, Apri14, 2007 9AM City Engineer named Indiana's `Engineer of the Year' Contact: Tom Price, Assistant to the Mayor, 235-5853, or Carl Littrell, City Engineer, 235- 5937 From his childhood home on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River, Carl Littrell lived near modern construction marvels—Lock& Dam 24, the first steel bridge to cross the Mississippi, an early segment of the Interstate Highway System and the Gateway Arch. These landmarks shaped his decision to become an engineer. On March 23, the Indiana chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers recognized another kind of landmark. They named South Bend City Engineer Carl P. Littrell as "Engineer of the Year" at their annual meeting in Carmel, Ind. "Carl is a terrific example of the talented, dedicated and selfless staff who work for the City of South Bend," said Mayor Stephen J. Luecke. "His expertise has helped us to plan and maintain critical infrastructure that supports new growth and development. He has overseen numerous projects for the City, saving us many thousands of dollars. We applaud this recognition by his peers—it is well-deserved." "I am humbled, honored and quite flattered by this," said Littrell, who, characteristically, attributed the recognition to his staff, saying "you folks make me look good. No doubt about it." Littrell's co-workers say the recognition of Littrell by the leading engineers in the state was no bluff. "Carl's generosity of spirit to want to share the honor with the staff is a part of that character that reflects on why folks would seek to recognize him and his accomplishment," said Gary Gilot, South Bend's director of public works. "His professional recognition award is also a positive reflection on the South Bend community. That Carl should be held in such regard by his peers out of all the city