[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 111 (Friday, August 7, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1625]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING GEORGE CLARK'S 35 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE UNITED 
                  BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS, LOCAL 455

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                          HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 6, 1998

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, today I wish to congratulate George Clark 
upon his retirement from 35 years of service to the United Brotherhood 
of Carpenters, Local 455 in my home state of New Jersey.
  Since 1965, George worked for and with his fellow carpenters. 
Described as ``proud to be a working man and very proud to represent 
working men,'' George applied this deeply-held conviction to the work 
he did each day for the past 35 years.
  George served as business manager of Local 455 for 23 years, winning 
re-election to this post by his fellow carpenters for eight consecutive 
terms. That George was, and still is willing to do anything for the 
members of Local 455 illustrates the selflessness which he has embodied 
throughout his life.
  George applies this same dedication to his family. He and his wife 
Barbara have been happily married for 35 years and have three sons: 
Shawn, Kevin and Brian. Upon his retirement, he looks forward to being 
his new job as ``babysitter'' to his five grandchildren and to doing 
daily carpentry work on his house.
  Mr. Speaker, the strong work and family ethic which George Clark has 
embodied throughout his life are things which all of us strive to 
achieve each day. I wish to thank George for being a great American and 
hope that his retirement is filled with good health and happiness.

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