[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 40 (Friday, March 6, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E587]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO MR. DAN SHERMAN

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                            HON. GWEN MOORE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 6, 2009

  Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a 
compassionate labor leader and tireless worker, Dan Sherman, who has 
given 36 years of service to Wisconsin's energy industry.
  Dan Sherman has worked as Forester, Lineman and Trouble Shooter for 
Wisconsin Electric Power Company. Mr. Sherman has given unprecedented 
service to Local 2150 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical 
Workers and during his tenure has served as Business Representative, 
Assistant Business Manager, and Business Manager for Local 2150.
  Since 1987, Mr. Sherman has been a member of the State AFL-CIO 
Executive Board where his leadership has led to greater cooperation 
within organized labor, and forged stronger relationships with local, 
state, and federal officials on the importance of issues affecting 
working families. Mr. Sherman served on the Missouri Valley Board of 
Trustees that contributed to strong labor-management regarding industry 
performance, training and safety issues.
  Mr. Sherman is a veteran having proudly served as a United States 
Marine. He is also a devoted family man, who together with his wife, 
Chris, has raised four children and has been blessed with seven 
grandchildren.
  On March 13, 2009, Dan Sherman will be recognized and thanked for his 
many contributions to the citizens of Wisconsin and all of Wisconsin by 
family, friends and colleagues. In fact, Mr. Sherman continues to set a 
strong example to us all by displaying humor, grace and goodwill to 
all, in spite of extreme challenges to his own health.
  Madam Speaker, for these reasons, I am honored to pay tribute to Mr. 
Dan Sherman for his contributions to the Fourth Congressional District 
and the State of Wisconsin. He has helped transform the lives of many 
people in our community.

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