[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 62 (Wednesday, April 18, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E777-E778]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO BILL KANE

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 18, 2007

  Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I would like to call to your attention 
the deeds of an outstanding American, Mr. Bill Kane, who will be 
recognized on April 19, 2007 for his many years of service to organized 
labor throughout the region.
  Bill first became involved in the labor movement in 1967, as a member 
of the United Auto Workers Local 1612, in Philadelphia, PA while

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he was working at ITE Gould. Bill worked his way up through the ranks, 
serving as a Shop Steward, Executive Member at large, and Bargaining 
Committee Member for the local.
  In 1982, Bill was appointed to serve as a United Auto Workers 
International Representative. In this capacity, he serviced UAW Local 
Unions in New York and Pennsylvania as well as New Jersey. In 1989, he 
was chosen to serve as the New Jersey Area Director of UAW Region 9. He 
held this position until his retirement from the UAW in 1997.
  His dedication to his union brothers and sisters did not go 
unnoticed, and he served as the elected Secretary Treasurer of the New 
Jersey State Industrial Union Council from 1989 until 1994. In 1994, he 
was elected to lead this group as its President.
  In addition to his professional accomplishments, Bill has always 
found time for public service. He has served as a member of the Board 
of Trustees for the College of New Jersey, a member of the New Jersey 
Commission for National Service, a member of the State Advisory 
Committee of Rutgers University School of Labor Management and 
Relations, and a member of the New Jersey State Employment and Training 
Commission.
  As Bill retires as President of the Industrial Union Council, I know 
that he will continue to volunteer and help others. He will also be 
able to enjoy spending more time at his home in Westwood, NJ with his 
wife Darlene and daughter Marissa.
  The job of a United States Congressman involves much that is 
rewarding, yet nothing compares to working with and recognizing the 
efforts of dedicated community servants like Bill Kane.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues, everyone involved 
in the New Jersey State Industrial Union Council, Bill's family and 
friends, and me in recognizing Bill Kane's outstanding service to his 
community.

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