The Hamilton County Commissioners recently awarded Charlie Cambre with the Rampart Award. Cambre recently retired as superintendent of the Cicero Parks System where he worked for 29 years.
“Charlie has always been a guy you can count on to get things done,” Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt said. “He listens. He cares. He has a kind heart and will do whatever it takes to help someone out. His service to the citizens of Hamilton County in unmatched.”
The Rampart Award is bestowed upon those who have given generously of their time to make Hamilton County a better place. Honorees also have an attitude of teamwork, a generosity of spirit, and a desire to tirelessly support and celebrate the people and communities of Hamilton County.
“This is overwhelming,” Cambre said. “I’m honored to be selected as a recipient of this award. But for me it’s always been about community spirit. It has been my great pleasure to add a little color and add a little flavor to Cicero’s park system and to meet and work with such outgoing, positive leaders.”
The Cicero Parks System is currently comprised of two main parks: Red Bridge Park and Community Park, as well as a new Sports Complex. During his tenure as Parks Superintendent, Cambre was integral in building the causeway pedestrian bridge, a fishing dock and a kayak launching area for people with disabilities.
State Senators Jim Buck and Victoria Spartz presented Cambre with the Sagamore of the Wabash at his retirement party on June 27. Cicero Friends of the Park have also established a scholarship in his honor.