[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 21 (Monday, February 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E255]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF JOSEPH ``DUKE'' CARTER FOR OVER 40 YEARS OF SERVICE 
        TO THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES

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                         HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 5, 2007

  Mr. LYNCH. Madam 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 our Nation. Joseph ``Duke'' Carter 
is a remarkable labor leader with a long and illustrious career with 
the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades.
  Duke joined the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades in 
1965 and over the next 21 years worked on numerous jobs throughout 
Boston and the State of Massachusetts. In this capacity Duke developed 
complete comprehension of the trade and was known for his expertise and 
attention to detail.
  In 1986, Duke became a Business Representative for the International 
Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council #35 until 2005 
when he was appointed to the position of Assistant Director of 
Servicing. Duke has also contributed to the improvement of workers' 
rights as a Delegate to the International Painters and Allied Trades at 
their National Convention as well as being a Trustee to the Pension, 
Annuity, Health and Apprenticeship funds program.
  Despite his various accomplishments, the title that Duke has always 
been most proud of and which he cherishes most, is the title of a proud 
and loving husband. Duke has had the enormous pleasure and tremendous 
good fortune to be married to his wife Patti for over 43 years.
  Madam Speaker, it is my distinct honor to take the floor of the House 
today to join with Joseph ``Duke'' Carter's family, friends and 
brothers and sisters of labor to thank him for over 40 years of 
remarkable service to the American Labor Movement. I hope my colleagues 
will join me in celebrating Duke's distinguished career and wishing him 
good health and God's blessing in all his future endeavors.




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