[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 104 (Tuesday, July 24, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1414]
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    TRIBUTE TO THE IRON WORKERS LOCAL UNION NO. 25 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 24, 2001

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the Centennial 
Anniversary of a proud organization. On Saturday, July 21, 2001, the 
loyal and hard working members, contractors, dignitaries and their 
families of the Iron Workers Local Union No. 25 joined together in 
celebration of the largest iron workers' local in the country, a 
dedicated group of over 4,500 members.
  Iron Workers Local Union No. 25 has been a charter member of the 
International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and 
Reinforcing Iron Workers since July 18, 1901. They are a local union 
for bridge, structural, ornamental, reinforcing, rigging, pre-
engineered, pre-cast, glazing, fence, siding and decking, conveyor and 
canopy construction workers. Jurisdiction stretches from the State of 
Michigan to parts of Canada, however most of the Union's early work 
displays itself in the city of Detroit. Buildings such as the American 
Car & Foundry plants, Dime Savings Bank, Broadway Theater, Cobo Hall, 
City County Building, and the Renaissance Center give testament to 
their dedication and tireless efforts. They pride themselves in saying 
``We Built Detroit.'' I most sincerely agree.
  The organization has been a trailblazer for fair wages, benefits, 
shorter workdays and safety for the trades. Ensuring strength and 
solidarity in thirty-four counties including both Macomb and St. Clair, 
Local Union No. 25 is certainly worthy of applause and recognition.
  Today, the organization has a membership of approximately 4,500. 
After 100 years of honorable service, Local Union No. 25 celebrates 
this remarkable milestone with a grand celebration that I was honored 
to attend.
  On the 100th Anniversary of the Iron Workers Local Union No. 25 we 
celebrate the people who have made this organization remarkably 
successful. I applaud Local 25 for their outstanding dedication, and I 
urge my colleagues to join me in congratulating them on this landmark 
occasion.

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