[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 128 (Thursday, September 20, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1582]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      A TRIBUTE TO WALTER HIGGINS

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2012

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. 
Walter Higgins for his invaluable contribution to the infrastructure of 
Philadelphia. Since 1986, Walt has transformed several of 
Philadelphia's vital roadways, enhancing the city's travel efficiency.
  After graduating Monsignor Bonner High School in 1975, Walt studied 
Labor-Management Relations and Construction Management at Delaware 
Community College, Kutztown University, and The George Meany Center for 
Labor Relations at the National Labor College. Walt was the Traffic 
Control Coordinator and Foreman for projects such as the Vine Street 
Expressway Reconstruction, and the 1-95 Center City Access Job. Walt 
also coordinated logistics with the City of Philadelphia, the Workforce 
and Penn Dot for several fast track projects. Philadelphians who 
regularly utilize the Walt Whitman Bridge, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge 
and the Patco High Speed Line understand the importance of Walt's work 
on these projects.
  Walt has been a member of the Laborers' Local 57 for more than thirty 
years and presently serves as the local's Business Manager and the Vice 
President of the Laborers District Council of Philadelphia. He is a 
trustee on the Laborers District Council Pension and Health and Welfare 
Benefit Funds and sits on the Board of Directors of the Allied Trades 
Assistance Program. Aside from managing business, serving councils, and 
improving Philadelphia's infrastructure, Walt enjoys spending time with 
his wife Adele, son Tom and his wife Kelly, and his three grandsons.
  Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to join me in honoring Mr. 
Walter Higgins and thanking him for his service to the city of 
Philadelphia.

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