[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 47 (Monday, April 4, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E622]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING JOE HUNT ON HIS RETIREMENT

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. RUSS CARNAHAN

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 4, 2011

  Mr. CARNAHAN. Mr. Speaker, at this time of his retirement, I rise to 
honor an outstanding citizen of Missouri and St. Louis, Joseph J. Hunt. 
Joe's life and career fully embody the American values of concern for 
his fellow citizens, untiring determination, and sincere love of 
family.
  Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, Joe Hunt 
joined the Iron Workers Local Union No. 396 and became a Business 
Manager. His leadership and commitment to serving others were 
recognized by his fellow union members and led to numerous positions, 
including General Organizer, President of the Iron Workers District 
Council of St. Louis, and General Treasurer. In 2001 and again in 2006, 
Joe was elected General President of the International Association of 
Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers. Among his 
many accomplishments was the creation of the Ironworker Management 
Progressive Action Cooperative Trust, a partnership between ironworkers 
and management.
  His fortitude, ability, and dedication to others were recognized by 
those outside of the iron workers community as well. Joe was elected a 
Vice President at the AFL-CIO, appointed to the labor-management 
coalition PRIDE, and elected Chairman of the Union Labor Life Insurance 
Company. Joe has always showed a genuine and humble ambition to make 
things happen for the betterment of others: good jobs, fair wages and 
benefits for the working men and women of America.
  Joe Hunt has also been a consistent force for community progress at 
both the regional and national level. His efforts as a Commissioner of 
Lambert St. Louis International Airport, a member of the Missouri 
Atomic Energy Commission, a Trustee of the Arch Mutual Fund, Chairman 
of the National Stack and Chimney Committee, and Board Member of the 
Maria Droste Home, among many others, demonstrate a commendable 
aspiration to serve St. Louis, Missouri, and our entire Nation.
  Joe's life has been distinguished by a deep devotion to his family. 
He and his wife Jan have been married for 47 years and raised four 
children. Joe has also been blessed with nine loving grandchildren. 
Bonded together by the affection of Joe and Jan, the entire family has 
chosen to live in St. Louis.
  Throughout an illustrious career, Joe Hunt has successfully worked 
for the good of others and has had a significant positive impact on 
many. Joe Hunt's years of steadfast loyalty to the union movement, his 
community, his Nation, and his family reflect the ideals of love, 
loyalty, and devotion; individual traits of the private citizen leader 
that has made America great.

                          ____________________