[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 75 (Monday, May 24, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1064-E1065]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      TRIBUTE TO EDWARD A. KOZIARZ

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                         HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 24, 1999

  Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to invite my colleagues to pay 
tribute to Edward A. Koziarz on the occasion of his being honored for 
his twenty-five years of service to the members of Plumbers Local Union 
No. 1, U.A.
  The members of the Plumbers Local Union No. 1 have long been known 
for their commitment to community service and to enhancing the quality 
of life for all New York City residents.
  This gathering is not only a festive happening, it is a chance for 
all of us to celebrate and pay tribute to a man who has dedicated his 
life to helping others. Edward A. Koziarz,

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truly represents the best of what our community has to offer.
  Edward A. Koziarz was born on November 13, 1936 in Ozone Park, New 
York. He and his loving wife, Annette, have three wonderful children 
and have taken great pride and joy in the successes of their four 
grandchildren.
  Edward A. Koziarz was initiated into Plumbers Local #1 and appointed 
as a United Association Organizer in June of 1974. Since his election 
on July 1, 1978, Edward A. Koziarz has served as Local #1's Business 
Agent, a post he holds to this very day. Edward A. Koziarz has also 
served his brothers in Local #1 by serving as a delegate to United 
Association Conventions in 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991 and 1996.
  Edward A. Koziarz has been among the pre-eminent labor leaders of New 
York City Civil Service Skilled Tradesman since 1974 and is one of the 
Founding Fathers of the New York City Comptroller's Prevailing Wage 
Council.
  Edward A. Koziarz has long been known as an innovator and beacon of 
good will to all those with whom he has come into contact. Through his 
dedicated efforts, he has helped to improve my constituents' quality of 
life. In recognition of his many accomplishments on behalf of my 
constituents, I offer my congratulations on his being honored by 
Plumbers Local Union No. 1, U.A. in recognition of his twenty-five 
years of service to the Union as an Organizer and Business Agent.

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