[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 48 (Wednesday, April 4, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E538]
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              UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 4, 2001

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with great admiration and respect 
that I offer congratulations to some of Northwest Indiana's most 
dedicated and talented workers. On Saturday, April 7, 2001 the United 
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 599 in Hammond, 
Indiana will honor those members who have served for 25 years or more 
during their annual pin presentation award ceremony. Devoted to their 
craft, these skilled employees represent the hard work and blue-collar 
work ethic for which the citizens of Northwest Indiana pride 
themselves.
  Local 599, led by President Dan Brown, will celebrate tenures ranging 
from 25 years to 65 years of service. Those members who will be honored 
for 65 years of service include: John A. Horvath and Richard C. 
Simpson. The carpenters who will be honored for 60 years of service 
include: Aaron F. Droke, Marvin Eriks, and Frank Heitzman. Those 
members who will be honored for 55 years of service include: Arnold 
Austgen, Edward J. Behling, Benjamin Boreland, Kenneth L. Brown, Lowell 
J. Goubeaux, Ralph Govert, Julius Housty, Harold Huntington, Lowell F. 
Lantrip, Sammy Maniscalco, Chester Przybyla, Lowell Swim, and Leonard 
Wolak. Those who will be honored for 50 years of service include: 
Charles Adair, Alan A. Burrell, Thomas J. Devich, Leslie W. Drake, John 
E. Hoffman, and Richard J. Wilson. Those who will be honored for 45 
years of service include: Larnie J. Duncan, Leonard R. Geissendorfer, 
Chester E. Graham, Alan I. Hausworth, Joseph H. Hindahl, and Donald W. 
Scholte. John E. Blink will be honored for 40 years of service. Those 
members who will be honored for 35 years of service include: William J. 
Courtright, James Jendreas, Kenneth G. Krooswyk, Billy G. Mayo, John P. 
Potucek, John L. Powers, and John S. Sikich. The members who will be 
honored for 30 years of service include: Kenneth E. Collmar, Ronald L. 
Graham, Charles A. Maddox, and Albert J. Ovaert. Finally, those members 
who will be honored for 25 years of service include: Edward Cisarik, 
Dennis J. Fleener, James W. Hawk, Gregory F. Murzyn, Kenneth D. 
Shunway, Denzel K. Taylor, and Darryl A. Tharp.
  Northwest Indiana has a rich history of excellence in its 
craftsmanship and loyalty by its tradesmen. These workers are all 
outstanding examples of each. They have mastered their trade and have 
consistently performed at the highest level throughout their careers. 
They have demonstrated their loyalty to both the union and the 
community through their hard work and self-sacrifice.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my distinguished colleagues join me 
in congratulating these dedicated, hardworking, and honorable members 
of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 
599 in Hammond, Indiana. They, along with all the local unions in 
Northwest Indiana, represent the backbone of our economic community, 
and I am very proud to represent them in Washington. They truly are the 
cornerstone of America's success.

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