[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 102 (Tuesday, June 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E866]
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                        HONORING MR. SAL LUCIANO

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                         HON. ELIZABETH H. ESTY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2018

  Ms. ESTY of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Sal 
Luciano of Watertown, Connecticut, for his lifelong commitment to 
improving the lives of working women and men. For decades, Mr. Luciano 
has been a passionate advocate for state, county, and municipal 
employees across Connecticut. On this, the occasion of his retirement, 
I would like to take the opportunity to thank and recognize him for his 
tireless and effective efforts that have helped so many, especially 
those who might not be able to speak up for themselves.
  Mr. Luciano began his career as a social worker for the State of 
Connecticut's Department of Children and Youth Services in 1980, 
investigating cases of abuse and neglect of children. Mr. Luciano was 
elected president of Local 2663, a Connecticut chapter of the American 
Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees in 1989 based on 
his record of proven leadership. In 2001, Mr. Luciano was appointed 
Executive Director of Council 4 in 2001 and was subsequently elected to 
this position four times. In every one of these posts, Mr. Luciano has 
fought to ensure that dedicated public servants in Connecticut are 
treated with dignity and respect.
  In addition to representing working families in Connecticut, Mr. 
Luciano also served on my Congressional Labor Advisory Board. In this 
capacity, Mr. Luciano worked with other community leaders to advise me 
on issues important to working people across Connecticut's Fifth 
District.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Luciano has spent the last 38 years being a powerful 
voice for children and working men and women. Sal is passionate, 
knowledgeable, and effective--A worthy opponent and a devoted friend. I 
thank him for his decades of hard work ensuring the protection and 
success of others, as well as his friendship and wise counsel to me. 
Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor Mr. Luciano here 
today.

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