[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 62 (Thursday, April 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E722]
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   CONGRATULATING THE ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION OF STEAMFITTERS, UNITED 
                      ASSOCIATION LOCAL UNION 638

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                        HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 29, 2010

  Mr. DEUTCH. Madam Speaker, I am both honored and privileged to 
congratulate the over five hundred Enterprise Association of 
Steamfitters, United Association Local Union 638 retirees and their 
families who live in the state of Florida as they celebrate the 125th 
anniversary of the founding of their great union.
  Steamfitters Local 638 was chartered in 1884 as Local Assembly 3189 
under the Knights of Labor. In 1914 the Local Assembly became one of 
the first Enterprise Association of Steamfitters locals to join the 
United Association, eventually being incorporated as United Association 
Local 638 in August of 1947. Since their incorporation, the Enterprise 
Association has trained close to 3,000 apprentices, ensuring a 
dignified wage, benefits, and a skilled trade to all who have passed 
through the program.
  Although many things have changed throughout its distinguished 
history, the Enterprise Association has preserved its reputation as an 
organization of highly skilled craftsmen dedicated to the preservation 
and protection of its members and their trade. The presence of so many 
Local 638 members in our community has helped Florida's working 
families overcome many barriers in their daily struggle to earn a 
living wage. South Florida is truly a better place because of their 
active engagement in the betterment of our community.
  I salute the Enterprise Association for 125 years of service to the 
trade union movement and for facilitating a dignified living wage. I 
wish the members and retirees of United Association Local 638 
congratulations during this momentous occasion.

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