[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 119 (Thursday, September 21, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1781]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THOMAS J. HARRINGTON FOR OVER FORTY YEARS OF SERVICE 
  TO LOCAL 33 OF THE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF 
                                AMERICA

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                         HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 20, 2006

  Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of a man whose 
professional life has been dedicated to improving the lives of working 
men and women in Massachusetts and across our nation. Tommy Harrington 
is a remarkable labor leader with a long and illustrious career in the 
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Massachusetts.
  Tommy joined the Carpenters Apprenticeship Program in 1966 after 
graduating from Boston Trade High School. During his tenure, he held 
several prestigious positions in Carpenters Local 33, the Massachusetts 
State Council of Carpenters and the New England Regional Council of 
Carpenters. In 1989, after twenty-three years in the field as a 
carpenter and Union Steward, he became a Business Agent for Local 33. 
In 1990, he was elected President of the Massachusetts State Council of 
Carpenters, an office which he held until 1993. Following this esteemed 
position, he became the Business Manager of Local 33 and was elevated 
to the position of Financial Secretary.
  In September of 2001, Tommy reached the pinnacle of his career when 
he achieved the position of Executive Financial Secretary-Treasurer of 
the New England Regional Council of Carpenters. Tommy's personal 
integrity, hard work and determination illustrate the best qualities of 
those who serve the working men and women of this country.
  Although he has held many of the most official positions in Local 33, 
Tommy is best known for the personal relationships he cultivated with 
the men and women he worked with on a daily basis. Anyone who has had 
the privilege to call Tommy a colleague or friend knows that he is one 
of the most thoughtful, caring and compassionate individuals, always 
putting the safety and welfare of his union carpenters and their 
families first.
  Tommy has also set an example as a model citizen. His civic 
involvement can be seen in the numerous causes he has actively 
supported. Tommy has worked tirelessly on behalf of the pine Street Inn 
and Rosie's Place volunteering his time and energy. He has participated 
in charity events for organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs of 
Boston and the South Boston Health Center.
  Despite his various accomplishments, as his friend I can honestly say 
that the title that Tommy has always been most proud of and which he 
cherishes most, is the title of husband and father. Tommy has had the 
enormous pleasure and tremendous good fortune to be married to his wife 
Ginny for over thirty-five years. They are the proud parents of two 
lovely and adoring daughters, Heather and Cindy.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to take the floor of the House 
today to join with Tommy Harrington's family, friends and brothers and 
sisters of labor to thank him for forty years of remarkable service to 
the American Labor Movement. I hope my colleagues will join me in 
celebrating Tommy's distinguished career and wishing him good health 
and God's blessing in all his future endeavors.

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