[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 161 (Tuesday, October 25, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1929]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  HONORING THE APPRENTICE GRADUATES OF THE SHEET METAL WORKERS LOCAL 
                                UNION 20

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 25, 2011

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sincerity and respect 
that I offer congratulations to several of Northwest Indiana's most 
talented, dedicated, and hardworking individuals. On Friday, October 
21, 2011, the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 20 honored the apprentice 
graduates from the years 2005 to 2011 at the Sheet Metal Banquet, which 
was held at Ambassador Banquets in Hobart, Indiana.
  At this year's banquet, the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 20 
recognized and honored Apprentice graduates from 2005 to 2011. The 
individuals who completed their apprentice training in 2005 are: Kevin 
L. Anderson, Michael G. Bowman, Jerry W. Bryan, Jr., Richard W. Call, 
Paul J. Chulpacek, Percy L. Davis, Jr., Jonathan T. Drake, Eric D. 
Heckman, Raymond E. Hoover, Matthew D. Hoppe, Michael J. Janickovic, 
Robert C. Joy, James M. Ligda, and Jeff M. Sako. The 2006 apprentice 
graduates are: Kenneth J. Bastasich, Jr., Lavert Combs, Greg W. Cwetna, 
Kevin P. Harder, Adam J. Jackson, Tim L. Krebs, Kevin S. Putchaven, and 
Kevin L. Watts. Apprentice graduates from 2007 are: Tom H. Feneck, Fred 
J. Hernandez, Timothy M. Holding, David M. Horbovetz, John R. Kane, 
Matthew J. Koehler, Joshua J. Neeley, James C. Rossi, Nicholas S. 
Scott, and William A. Smith. Individuals from the apprentice graduating 
class of 2008 are: Todd A. Goldie, Kreg R. Homoky, Kevin L. LaPorte, 
Brad N. Martin, Patrick M. Phegley, and Thomas M. Styborski, Jr. The 
2009 apprenticeship graduates are: David H. Ballinger, Chuck B. Flick, 
Mitchell E. Gutyan, Jon P. Holding, Noah D. Hoppe, Vince J. 
Macielewicz, Jr., Kyle T. Melnyk, Jeffrey A. Pavey, Cary Allan Schnick, 
and Leonard J. Stringer. The apprentice graduates from 2010 are: John 
P. Cantu, Don E. Clinton III, Ronald D. Coleman, Douglas J. Edwards 
III, Eric F. Gann, Matt S. Koontz, Jeffrey A. Koss, Nathan A. Lovas, 
Christopher W. Marshall, Johnnie L. Parker, and Douglas J. Sills, and 
lastly, the individuals who completed their apprentice training in 2011 
are: Matthew D. Bishop, Shane W. Crowley, Christopher W. Geruska, 
Brandon W. Gilbert, Jacob A. Goldie, Andy J. Kadziolka, Angel E. 
Mercado, Clifton E. Perry, Michael E. Polak, Michael J. Torres, Robert 
C. Wernersbach, Jr., and Adam J. Wotherspoon.
  Northwest Indiana has a rich history of excellence in its 
craftsmanship and loyalty among its tradesmen. These graduates are 
outstanding examples of each. They have mastered their trade and have 
demonstrated their loyalty to both the union and the community through 
their hard work and selfless dedication. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you 
and my other distinguished colleagues join me in congratulating these 
dedicated and hardworking individuals. Along with the other men and 
women of Northwest Indiana's unions, these individuals have committed 
themselves to making a significant contribution to the growth and 
development of the economy of the First Congressional District, and I 
am very proud to represent them in Washington, D.C.

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