[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 67 (Wednesday, May 25, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                         TRIBUTE TO BOB PASTOR

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 1994

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call your attention to 
Mr. Bob Pastor, a distinguished resident of the First Congressional 
District in Indiana. Following a 45-year contribution to the steel 
industry, Bob will be celebrating his retirement from National Steel, 
Midwest Division on Friday, May 27, 1994, at McBride Hall, in Gary, IN.
  Bob began his career with the steel industry in 1949 at U.S. Steel in 
Donora, PA. He interrupted his employment in 1953 to serve in the U.S. 
Army, and after an honorable discharge in 1955, returned to U.S. Steel 
in Donora to work as a bricklayer.
  The 1959 shut down of the U.S. Steel plant in Donora prompted Bob to 
relocate to Northwest Indiana. In 1961, Bob embarked on what turned out 
to be an illustrious 33-year commitment to the Midwest Division of 
National Steel in Portage, IN. Upon his arrival at Midwest, Bob became 
active in the United Steelworkers of America, serving on various local 
union committees, administrative offices, and finally as local union 
president. Bob served six consecutive terms as president of local union 
6103, before retiring on April 22, 1994.
  Bob's dedication to the Northwest Indiana community, and to the labor 
movement in general, is evidenced by his continued involvement in local 
organizations. He currently holds the position of vice president with 
the Indiana State AFL-CIO, and serves as an officer of the Northwest 
Indiana Federation of Labor AFL-CIO.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in saluting this 
man who has proven to be an outstanding citizen and exceptional role 
model for young men and women who aspire to similar greatness.

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