[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 27 (Tuesday, February 10, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E232]
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                      IN HONOR OF DENNIS PEHOTSKY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 10, 2009

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker and Colleagues, I rise today in honor and 
recognition of Dennis Pehotsky, upon the occasion of his retirement 
from NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Dennis Pehotsky is 
retiring after nearly thirty years of dedicated service to the NASA 
Glenn Research Center.
  Throughout his tenure, Mr. Pehotsky reflected dedication not only to 
the mission of NASA, but also to his union, serving as the Vice 
President of the LESA's IFPTE, Local 28. His commitment to safety 
issues, ranging from cancer concerns in buildings to his contributions 
to NASA's ``Safe Return to Flight'' has served to place the welfare of 
all NASA employees as the top priority.
  Mr. Pehotsky began his tenure in 1982 as a Voucher Examiner 
Purchasing Agent. Over the years, he was entrusted with thousands of 
the most complex orders and purchases. His outstanding performance on 
the job, innovative techniques and community outreach led to his 
appointment to the NASA Safety Committee and also led to outstanding 
performance ratings and several professional awards. Mr. Pehotsky was 
honored with the Silver Snoopy Award, NASA's most coveted award. This 
award, presented by NASA astronauts, honors an individual for enhancing 
the safety of space flight.
  Madam Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and celebration 
of Dennis Pehotsky, whose commitment to NASA, to his union and to the 
rights and safety of all workers is reflected throughout his 
professional career. His exceptional work ethic, ability to bring 
people together and his leadership in championing the cause of worker 
protection--from the electrician on the ground to the flight commander 
poised for take-off--has raised the bar of safety, excellence and 
innovation throughout NASA.

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