[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 31 (Wednesday, March 12, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E451-E452]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO LARRY MANCINO

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                        HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 12, 1997

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, at its most recent convention, the 
Communications Workers of America elected as vice president of its 
district I, Larry Mancino.
  District I is the largest jurisdiction in CWA in terms of membership, 
with nearly 100,000 dues payers residing in the States spanning the 
area between New Jersey and Maine.
  I take special pride in Larry's election because he is not only a 
native of the Empire State, but also was born in Brooklyn.
  Most significant, Larry Mancino brings a proven track record to the 
position of vice president, having served for more than 30 years as an 
effective and enlightened labor leader.
  After completing military duty in the Air Force, he began work as a 
communications technician with the Western Union Telegraph Co. In 1966, 
Larry assisted the CWA by becoming the collective bargaining 
representative for the 4,000 employees of Western Union. Six years 
later, he was appointed to CWA's national staff. He later advanced to 
director of the union's downstate region, including New York City.
  Most noteworthy, Larry was promoted in 1991 to assistant to Morton 
Bahr, the president of CWA. A responsibility that Larry carried out 
diligently and successfully until his election as vice president of 
district I.
  Mr. Speaker, Larry Mancino is not only eminently qualified to be vice 
president of CWA but he and the world's largest telecommunications 
union are a nearly perfect match.
  The CWA is a prime example of an outstanding ``public citizen'' in 
our pluralistic society, an organization that enhances the quality of 
life of all Americans. It is an activist organization with grassroots 
rank-and-file members residing in all 50 States and in each of the 435 
congressional districts.
  I am pleased that the leadership of CWA's district I is in the hands 
of Larry Mancino. He is an invaluable asset not only to CWA but also to 
working families throughout the Nation.

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  I also want to acknowledge Larry's indispensable partner, Connie, 
their three children and their grandson. I know that they are proud of 
his extraordinary career and the latest honor he has richly earned.

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