[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 39 (Thursday, March 2, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E498-E499]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    A WELL EARNED DAY OF RETIREMENT

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, March 2, 1995

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
mark March 3, 1995, as the retirement day for four employees of the 
United Steelworkers of America. This is a well-earned day of retirement 
and celebration for Leonard Hickey, Gayle Cody, R.L. Pace, and 
Catherine Hatch, whose distinguished careers in the labor movement have 
made their communities and Nation a better place to work and live.
  Leonard ``Len'' Hickey, United Steelworkers of America, district 31, 
assistant director, was born in Muddy, IL, and began working, in 1952, 
at the Taylor Pipe Works in 1952. A heater at Bethlehem Steel's Burns 
Harbor plant, Len was elected as the first president of Local Union 
6787. He later served in negotiations with Bethlehem and National Can. 
Len's 
[[Page E499]] career is distinguished by his leadership on issues of 
fair pay, incentives, and winning union members the respect of their 
employers.
  Gayle A. Cody, United Steelworkers of America, district 31, executive 
secretary to Director Parton, was born in East Chicago, IN, and began 
working at the Hammond Times. Gayle started her career with the USWA, 
district 31 in 1966. She served as a USWA secretary under four previous 
directors prior to becoming the executive secretary under current 
director, Jack Parton. During her 29 years of service Gayle has been 
involved in all major areas of USWA activities.
  R.L. Pace, United Steelworkers of America, district 31, subdistrict 
director, was born in Hub, MS, and was drafted into the Army in 1953. 
In 1956, he moved to Chicago, joined the National Guard's First 
Battalion 178th Infantry, and began working at Burton Auto Springs. He 
was promoted to staff representative in 1969, and has held a number of 
offices--including president, in Local 6183. In 1984, he was appointed 
to the position of sub-director of sub 4 and graduated from 
Northeastern Illinois University in 1985.
  Catherine Hatch, United Steelworkers of America, district 31, 
secretary to Director Parton, was born in Gary, IN. She began working 
at the Post Tribune and started with the Steelworkers in 1954. She 
worked for both Local 2697 and Local 6787. She started at the district 
31 office in 1986 working as secretary in organizing, PAC, and 
education departments. Catherine has handled the finances and records 
for district 31 since 1993.
  On this special day I offer my heartfelt congratulations. Their 
families and communities can be proud of the contributions that each 
individual has made. Their work in the labor movement has made America 
work. I wish each of them a long, happy, and productive retirement.


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