[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 14, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E589]
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                       TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM MEEHAN

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                         HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI

                             of california

                             HON. VIC FAZIO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 14, 1995
  Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, the gentleman from California [Mr. Fazio] 
and I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. William Meehan, a native 
California who has devoted his professional career to the preservation 
and growth of labor's health in this great State.
  In the many years Mr. Meehan has been a major force in the labor 
realm, both of our offices have relied on his expertise and counsel. We 
join with the scores of colleagues to salute the outstanding leadership 
you have given to the Sacramento-Sierra's Building and Construction 
Trades Council and to the Sacramento Central Labor Council.
  In an era of shrinking resources, Mr. Meehan has been one of 
Sacramento's great defenders, ensuring jobs for thousands of men and 
women throughout the region.
  Not only has Mr. Meehan been an outstanding defender of the labor 
force, but we would be remiss in not commending his steadfast support 
of this entire community. The list of political, charitable, and labor 
related organizations with which he has aligned himself reflects the 
great characters all leaders strive to achieve. An abbreviated list of 
organizations who are indebted to his leadership and hard work include 
the Greater Sacramento Area Plan, Labor and Business Alliance, 
Sacramento Water Intelligently Managed, Private Industry Council, 
Auburn Dam Council, Friends of Light Rail, American Red Cross, 
Sacramento Employment Training Agency, Harps, National Toxics 
Coalition, United Way, Hundred Dollar Club, Sacramento Metropolitan 
Chamber of Commerce and the Sacramento Fire Board.
  Truly, Sacramento is a better place to work and live thanks to what 
we hope is only the first half to Mr. Meehan's career. As he begins to 
undertake his latest challenge for the Painter's International, we ask 
our colleagues to join us in wishing him continued happiness and 
success.


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