[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 134 (Friday, October 11, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1815-E1816]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO MR. JOSEPH RAFFERTY

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 10, 2002

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the 
accomplishments of my friend and brother in the labor movement, Mr. 
Joseph Rafferty. Mr. Rafferty has been honored by our fellow 
Philadelphians by receiving the 2002 Laborers' Local Union 332 
Outstanding Labor Leader Award. He has earned that honor by providing 
guidance and direction to Steamfitters' Local 420, the Philadelphia 
Building and Construction Trade Council as well as other trade 
councils, the Philadelphia AFL-CIO, and the entire Pennsylvania 
community.
  In 1964, Mr. Rafferty entered Steamfitters' Local 420 for a five-year 
apprentice program. He went on to serve as the Assistant Business 
Manager, Business Agent, and is now the elected Business Manager. Under 
Mr. Rafferty's leadership, Local 420 actively aides the community by 
repairing and replacing piping, boilers, and refrigeration units for 
non-profit agencies. Local 420 has helped organizations such as the 
Ronald McDonald House, the Variety Club Camp, and the Scanlon 
Playground Ice Skating Rink.
  Married to Frances, Joe's family includes his son Tom, his daughter 
Michele Quinn and his stepdaughters Eleanor and Aimee Troise. Mr. and 
Mrs. Rafferty have four grandchildren: Peter, Jake, Casey Leigh, and 
Chelsea. I am quite sure Joe's entire family is very proud of his 
numerous accomplishments.
  It is a privilege to recognize a person whose leadership and 
commitment to community has enriched the lives of countless 
individuals. I

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ask you and my other distinguished colleagues to join me in commending 
Mr. Rafferty for his lifetime of service and dedication to 
Pennsylvania's First Congressional District.

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