[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 6 (Tuesday, February 1, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E48]
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                      IN HONOR OF ROGER J. SUSTAR

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 1, 2000

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Roger J. Sustar 
who has assumed the role of Chairman of the Board of the National 
Tooling and Machining Association (NMTA).
  Roger J. Sustar's choice for the year 2000 theme, ``Training Today 
for Tomorrow's Workforce,'' demonstrates his dedication to education 
and to the skill trades workforce. Mr. Sustar, a native of Cleveland, 
Ohio, has been involved in the Machine Trades Industry since his first 
job with Non Ferrous Metals Fabricating in 1965. He has been with 
Fredon Corporation since 1969 (celebrating its 31st anniversary this 
year) and in 1985 became the sole owner and President of Fredon. Fredon 
Corporation became the area's first Boy Scout's of America Explorer 
Post 2600 to offer an opportunity for students to explore the Machine 
Trades Industry.
  Mr. Sustar is a true believer and promoter of apprenticeship and 
training programs that advocate Machine Trades Industry and 
Manufacturing careers. His leadership in organizations such as the 
National Tooling and Machining Association, both the Cleveland Chapter 
and the National Association, and the Ohio Tooling and Machining 
Association, which he co-founded in 1990, show his commitment to the 
industry.
  Mr. Sustar is also an active member of the local community serving on 
many business advisory councils for educational facilities such as 
Cuyahoga Community College and Mentor Public Schools. He is also a 
member of the Board of Trustees for Lakeland Community College for 11 
years where he established a Machine Trades Apprenticeship Program.
  Roger J. Sustar has been featured in many publications and has been a 
guest speaker at many business and education lectures where he 
continues to promote the industry. He has also received many awards and 
honors for his work in the machine trades industry.
  My fellow colleagues, join me in congratulating Roger J. Sustar for 
his achievements and for assuming the position of Chairman of the Board 
for the National Tooling and Machining Association.

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