[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 68 (Thursday, May 17, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E834]
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                        TRIBUTE TO JOHN GREAVES

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 17, 2001

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to pay tribute 
to an outstanding citizen of Indiana's First Congressional District, 
John Greaves. On May 29, 2001, John will be honored for his dedicated 
service to the United Steelworkers of America Local 6787 at a dinner to 
be held at American Legion Post 260 in Portage, Indiana.
  John's distinguished career in the labor movement has made his 
community and nation a better place in which to live and work. For more 
than 30 years, John has worked at Bethlehem Steel Corporation and has 
been a dedicated member of Local 6787.
  While a member of Local 6787, John served as Treasurer from 1984-
1987, Chairman of the Grievance Procedure from 1987-1989 and Trustee 
from 1990 until his retirement earlier this year. Additionally, he 
serves as President of the Northwest Indiana Federation of Labor. John 
has devoted his entire working career to the expansion of labor ideals 
and fair standards for all working people. He has been a strong voice 
for the steel industry, meeting frequently with legislators in 
Indianapolis and lobbying leaders in Washington. Additionally, he has 
worked on a county level as a liaison between labor, industry and 
government to make the interests of working men and women known.
  While John has dedicated a substantial portion of his life to the 
betterment of union members, he has always found the time to serve his 
community as well. He serves as a board member for the Westchester YMCA 
and the Porter County Chapter of the American Red Cross. He is a former 
member of the Jaycees of America and served as a Labor Board member for 
the Porter County United Way.
  On this special day, I offer my heartfelt congratulations to John 
Greaves. His large circle of family and friends can be proud of the 
contributions he prominently has made. His work in the labor movement 
provided union workers in Northwest Indiana opportunities they might 
not have otherwise had. John's leadership kept the region's labor force 
strong and helped keep America working. Those in the labor movement 
will surely miss John's dedication and sincerity. I sincerely wish John 
Greaves a long, happy, and productive retirement.

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