[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 83 (Thursday, June 20, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1115]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING ERNEST R. GRECCO

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                        HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 20, 2002

  Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ernest R. Grecco, an 
extraordinary leader and community activist who serves as President of 
the Metropolitan Baltimore Council AFL-CIO Unions. Mr. Grecco is 
recognized for his commitment to ``the right of all working people to 
join unions'' and his ongoing work in serving the Baltimore area.
  Mr. Grecco's distinguished involvement with the labor movement has 
flourished since his initial engagement while working for Calvert 
Distilleries. Ernest Grecco's perseverance and open mindedness have 
allowed him to rise through the ranks of AFL-CIO Unions leadership. 
First serving as the COPE Director of the Metropolitan Baltimore 
Council AFL-CIO Unions in 1976, he became the director of the Maryland 
State and District of Columbia branch of this organization in 1983. 
Then in 1987, as a result of his genuine dedication to bettering the 
lives of people, Mr. Grecco advanced to his current role as the 
President of Metropolitan Baltimore division of this organization.
  Since then, Ernest Grecco has maintained his commitment in providing 
services to working people. His support for the Community Service 
division of the Metropolitan Baltimore Council AFL-CIO Unions has 
strengthened projects in areas of education, job placement and 
community action.
  However, his message of hard work, dedication and justice is not 
confined to the labor movement. Ernest Grecco is extensively involved 
it all facets of the community. Not only is he the Secretary of the 
United Way Board of Directors, but Mr. Grecco also serves as a member 
of the Private Industry Council, the Governor's Work Force Investment 
Board and the Empower Baltimore Committee, among countless other 
distinguished organizations.
  Through all his public service, Mr. Grecco has distinguished himself 
in the state of Maryland. He proclaimed that ``Labor is alive and well 
in Maryland'' and works hard each day to improve the lives of workers.
  In July, Mr. Grecco will be celebrating his 60th birthday with family 
and friends. I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring Mr. Ernest R. 
Grecco for his service to the AFL-CIO Unions and devotion to the people 
of Maryland.

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