[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 85 (Friday, June 14, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E856]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                  HONORING THE CAREER OF DAVE CHAPMAN

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 13, 2013

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dave Chapman 
of Peoria on his recent retirement on April 1st, 2013, after more than 
40 years at Caterpillar.
   Dave has been a true friend and advocate to working men and women 
throughout Illinois and truly cares for those less fortunate. 
Throughout his career he held a number of positions with the 
International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural 
Implement Workers of America (UAW), including President of UAW Local 
974, representing more than 14,000 workers in the Peoria area.
   As President of the Local UAW, a position he held for 13 years, Dave 
Chapman and his administration negotiated two consecutive six-year 
contracts with Caterpillar without a strike, something that had not 
happened before in UAW 974 history. His success has not been limited to 
just CAT, as he and his administration negotiated at least 15 contracts 
with other companies, all without any strikes taking place.
   Mr. Speaker, I am grateful for Dave's contributions as a leader in 
his community and I again want to congratulate him on his well-earned 
retirement and wish him luck with his future endeavors.

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