[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 132 (Monday, September 30, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1403]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING MR. HERMAN J. ``PETE'' MATTHEWS

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 30, 2013

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
accomplishments of Mr. Herman J. ``Pete'' Matthews, Jr. Mr. Matthews 
will be receiving the Labor Man of the Year Award at this year's Friend 
of Labor Committee of Laborers' Local 332 Annual Black Tie Charity 
Dinner.
  Mr. Matthews has served as President of the American Federation of 
State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) for District Council 33 
since 1996 and has brought true union democracy to its membership. 
Before this position, Mr. Matthews served as the Business Agent of 
Local 394 for thirteen years. Building upon his education from Temple 
University, Mr. Matthews completed the Harvard University Trade Union 
Leaders Institute and regularly attends continuing education courses on 
labor and health care at Harvard University. Mr. Matthews is an active 
member of many boards, including the Executive Board of the 
Philadelphia AFL-CIO and the AFSCME International Judicial Panel. He is 
committed to his position as President of District Council 33 and is a 
force for stability and positive change in all communities of the City 
of Philadelphia.
  It is a privilege to recognize a person whose leadership and 
commitment to community has enriched the lives of countless 
individuals. I ask you and my other distinguished colleagues to join me 
in commending Mr. Matthews for his lifetime of service and dedication 
to Pennsylvania's First Congressional District.

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