[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 135 (Friday, September 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1475]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF IRONWORKERS LOCAL UNION 155

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2014

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Ironworkers 
Local Union 155 (Local 155) organization in celebration of their 100th 
anniversary.
  On March 11, 1914, the Local 155 came into existence. The Local 155 
was founded by great visionaries who saw an opportunity to extend the 
services of a Local Union to the Central Valley. Starting off from 
humble beginnings with just a mere $28.50 in their general fund, the 
Local 155 has grown into a leader in the ironworker industry for not 
only California's Central Valley but also in parts of Nevada.
  The Local 155 attributes much of their success to the founding 
fathers of the union. Their first president, L.R. Boltinghouse, 
Financial Secretary, Paul Kidd, and Recording Secretary, T.F. Harrigan 
all took the risk and responsibility of starting a Local Union. Their 
efforts paved the way for many more officers and workers to follow in 
their footsteps and become a part of the Local 155.
  The Local 155 is a union which works to enrich the lives of residents 
in the Central Valley. They have proudly served the Fresno area and 
have made outstanding strides for the local economy. Although the Local 
155 has battled some tough times, they always continue on with 
impressive resiliency. In addition, they have made great progress to 
improve the working conditions and wages for ironworkers.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
Ironworkers Local Union 155 in celebration of the 100th Anniversary. I 
would like to thank them for their service in the Central Valley and 
wish them many more years of success.

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