[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 56 (Monday, March 27, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S4671]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        RETIREMENT OF JOHN BYRNE

 Mr. BRYAN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize one of 
Nevada's dedicated citizens, on the event of his retirement. It is my 
privilege to recognize the accomplishments and achievements of John 
Byrne, a native of Nevada, as he is retiring from the International 
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
  John comes from a pioneering family in Virginia City, a small 
community in northern Nevada. He has played an enormous role in the 
restoration of Virginia City and continues to play an active role as he 
serves on the Governors Committee For the Restoration of Virginia City. 
John is also a member of the Nevada State Industrial Safety Code 
Revision Committee and a board member and coordinator of Construction 
Opportunity Trust.
  I know John as one of the most respected labor leaders in northern 
Nevada. He served as business manager and financial secretary for the 
local Northern Nevada International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 
for almost 25 years. His professional accomplishments also include his 
appointment in 1966 as secretary, and business representative of 
Northern Nevada Building Trades Council where he was reelected in 1967 
and 1969. John also served an interim appointment as secretary business 
representative of the Honolulu Building Trades Council.
  John's abundant leadership capabilities have benefited many groups in 
the State. His many accomplishments in the community include his 
election to serve on the Nevada Employment Security Board of Review, 
where he served under numerous Governors, including myself.
  John is the only labor representative in Nevada to receive the 
Service, Integrity & Responsibility (SIR] Award which is presented by 
the northern Nevada chapter of the Associated General Contractors.
  On March 30, friends, family, union, and community members will join 
in honoring John, thanking him for the many contributions he has made 
to the community. I am disheartened that I will be unable to attend, 
but I would like to extend him my best wishes.


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