[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 73 (Monday, May 21, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S3325]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       REMEMBERING EDWARD MALLOY

 Mrs. GILLIBRAND. Madam President, today I wish to mourn the 
passing of Edward J. Malloy, who dedicated his life as a champion for 
hard working men and women in New York State and throughout the 
country.
  Mr. Malloy was a tireless advocate for workers' rights, serving as 
president of the Building and Construction Trades Council of greater 
New York from 1992 to 2008 and as president of the New York State 
Building and Construction Trades Council from 1992 until his retirement 
earlier this year. Prior to his service in these capacities, Mr. Malloy 
served as president of the Enterprise Association of Steamfitters Local 
Union 638, where he began as an apprentice, rose to journeyman and was 
a longtime member. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army.
  Mr. Malloy was a driving force for private economic development and 
public infrastructure improvements throughout New York State. He was 
instrumental in promoting measures to contain construction costs and 
maximize employment opportunities for workers. His signature 
achievement in this regard was the advancement of project labor 
agreements for major public works projects, which are now widely used 
to deliver construction in a cost-efficient and timely manner.
  Mr. Malloy was also a strong supporter of promoting opportunity and 
diversity in the construction industry's workforce, helping launch 
programs to provide access to careers in the building and construction 
trades for youth, veterans of the U.S. Armed Services, minorities and 
women. In particular, an organization that Mr. Malloy helped found has 
to date placed more than 1,300 youth, public housing residents and 
other city residents into unionized apprenticeships, 89 percent of whom 
are African American, Hispanic, Asian and other minorities. The results 
of these efforts are evident today, with the majority of union 
apprentices and workers in New York City's construction industry being 
African American, Hispanic, Asian and other minorities.
  Edward J. Malloy was respected by all who knew him as not only a 
tireless advocate for working men and women, but an advocate for our 
great city and State. His hard work and wit allowed him to pass easily 
from union halls to business board rooms and the chambers of 
government.
  This dedication and personality served members of organized labor 
well for decades as he worked to promote job creation, economic 
development and fairness. His contributions are immeasurable and we owe 
him an enormous debt of gratitude for them. We extend our heartfelt 
condolences to his family on behalf of an entire industry. Mr. 
President, today, I ask all members of this esteemed body to join me in 
honoring Edward J. Malloy's lifetime of commitment to improving the 
lives of working men and women from around the country.

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