[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 70 (Wednesday, May 16, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E814]
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                       RECOGNIZING IBEW LOCAL 25

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                         HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 16, 2012

  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
honor the immense success that the members of the Local 25 chapter of 
the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers have achieved. The 
2,600 members of Local 25 have, for 80 years, dedicated themselves to 
the service of their community and achieving excellence within the 
electrician profession.
  IBEW Local 25's service to Long Island began in 1932, when some of 
the finest crafts people in the world wanted to better facilitate their 
remarkable skills. IBEW is deeply committed to the ongoing training of 
its members. Seasoned associates of Local 25 eagerly pass down their 
accumulated knowledge to the younger generations of electricians in a 
fair, equal opportunity setting.
  Local 25 is of vital importance to the Long Island community, and I 
am proud of their heritage and remarkable skill sets. The mission of 
this coalition of tradesmen is to produce the finest skilled 
electricians in the world who will produce the highest quality 
electrical installations. I believe the great members of Local 25 have 
achieved that goal.
  Mr. Speaker, I honor the fine members of IBEW Local 25 for their 
invaluable and continuing contributions to our community. It is my 
great hope that they will continue to serve as an inspiration for 
others through their work and ongoing devotion to the great State of 
New York.

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