[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 115 (Wednesday, September 8, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S10624]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO BILL MULLEN, 1999 GRAND MARSHAL OF THE LABOR DAY MARCH

Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. President, I rise today in recognition of 
Mr. Bill Mullen, who has been chosen as the 1999 Grand Marshal of the 
Essex-West Hudson Labor Council AFL-CIO Labor Day March and Observance. 
The Labor Council is proud to honor Bill for his lifetime dedication to 
working families in the New Jersey Labor Movement, and especially 
Ironworkers Local 11. It is a pleasure for me to be able to honor his 
accomplishments.
  Bill Mullen served in the United States Army during 1967 and 1968, 
and was stationed in Korea. He was later discharged with the rank of 
Sergeant. Returning to New Jersey, Bill completed his apprenticeship, 
and worked as an Ironworker, Shop Steward, Journeyman, Foreman, and 
Superintendent for various construction companies throughout the state.
  For over thirty years Bill has been an active member in the labor 
movement. In 1981, Bill was elected by his fellow colleagues to be the 
Vice President of Ironworkers Local 11, and later became President in 
1989. He has also served as Trustee of the Ironworkers of Northern New 
Jersey District Council Pension Fund and an active member of the New 
Jersey Alliance for Action. Currently, he serves as President of the 
Essex County Building and Construction Trades Council, an organization 
with 17 affiliates that represents over 12,000 craftmembers throughout 
Essex County, New Jersey. Bill is a committed worker, colleague, and 
leader who exemplifies the best of New Jersey Labor Leaders.
  It gives me great pleasure to recognize a leader of great stature in 
New Jersey's labor community. Through these years, fighting for the 
cause of working men and women, Bill has been known to stand on 
principle, loyalty, and hard work. It is with pride that I honor Bill 
on his selection as Grand Marshal.

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