[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 65 (Thursday, May 12, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E873]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        MIKE SUMMERS RETIREMENT

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 12, 2011

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure and honor that 
I congratulate Mr. Michael Summers on his retirement. Mike, a 40-year 
member, 12-year officer, and Business Manager of Ironworkers Local 
#395, has dedicated his life to the interests of his fellow tradesmen 
and the entire community in Northwest Indiana. For his lifetime of 
service to the Ironworkers and the Northwestern Indiana Building and 
Construction Trades Council, Mike will be honored at a retirement 
dinner taking place at Avalon Manor in Merrillville, IN, on May 13, 
2011.
  During his 40-year membership in Ironworkers Local #395, Mike has 
held many positions and assisted the Building Trades in numerous 
capacities. Mike has represented the Ironworkers Local #395 as Trustee 
to the Health and Welfare Plan, the Annuity Plan, and the Joint 
Apprenticeship Training Committee. He has devoted much of his time to 
numerous boards and currently is a member of the Building Construction 
Resource Center. Additionally, he is a member of the Tri-Parte 
Committees for U.S. Steel, Arcelor Mittal Indiana Harbor, and Burns 
Harbor. Mike is the past President of the Northwestern Indiana Building 
and Construction Trades Council and has held elected office for the 
Ironworkers Local #395 as a Business Agent; currently, he is the 
Business Manager. Mike's passion, devotion, and continuous support to 
the Building Trades is truly remarkable and he is worthy of the highest 
praise.
  Northwest Indiana has a rich history of excellence in its 
craftsmanship and loyalty to its members and service to the community. 
Mike Summers has always displayed these qualities and I profoundly 
respect his unwavering dedication to his own members and all the 
members of the Building Trades. I also deeply value his community 
involvement that has touched and inspired so many. When it comes to 
serving those in need throughout the community, Michael Summers has 
always been the first in line. He is generous to a fault.
  Mr. Speaker, Michael Summers has given his time and efforts 
selflessly to those he has worked with and represented. He has been a 
true role model to his peers and a true friend to Northwest Indiana. 
Personally, I have found no better or loyal friend. I treasure our 
friendship. I respectfully ask that you and my other distinguished 
colleagues join me in commending Mike for his outstanding contributions 
and in wishing him well upon his retirement.

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