[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 165 (Thursday, November 17, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1513]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





        COMMEMORATING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE IBEW LOCAL 8

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2016

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 125th 
Anniversary of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 
(IBEW) Local 8 of Toledo, Ohio. This is an incredibly significant 
milestone of labor history in Northwest Ohio.
  Since 1891, IBEW Local 8 has served northwest Ohio with distinction, 
providing the highest quality of electrical work and providing power to 
the residents of Northwest Ohio. Its members continue to dedicate their 
careers to the advancement of wages, benefits and working conditions 
for all electrical workers.
  IBEW Local 8's skilled technicians are committed to building our 
communities forward. The deep history of IBEW Local 8 shows that the 
Toledo Chapter was one of the first-ever locals chartered in the United 
States, established at the founding of the International Brotherhood of 
Electrical Workers nationally.
  The skilled men and women of IBEW Local 8 have contributed their time 
and talents to many notable projects in Northwest Ohio. Committed to 
quality workmanship, their skills have been critical to the development 
of industry throughout our region.
  IBEW founder Henry Miller envisioned a union of electrical workers 
banded together toward the goal of improved safety, wages and working 
conditions for the brotherhood. A century later, his legacy stands tall 
through the brothers and sisters of Local 8. We offer our heartiest 
congratulations to IBEW Local 8 in celebration of its rich history and 
thank you for working to illuminate our world over the last 125 years.

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