[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 103 (Wednesday, June 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E878]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING SALVATORE LUCIANO ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 20, 2018

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to join the 
family, friends, and colleagues who have gathered to extend my deepest 
thanks and appreciation to Salvatore Luciano as he celebrates his 
retirement, marking the end of a nearly 50-year career in public 
service and Connecticut's union movement.
  Sal has dedicated a lifetime to Connecticut's working families. 
Beginning his career in 1980 as a social worker with the Connecticut 
Department of Children and Youth Services, Sal spent many years working 
on behalf of some of our most vulnerable children. Investigating cases 
of abuse and neglect, Sal worked to ensure their safety and protection. 
It was also at this time that he began his involvement with the 
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
  First serving as a steward in Local 2663, Sal was elected the 
chapter's President in 1989 and of AFSCME Council 4 in 1999. In 2001, 
he left state service when he was appointed Executive Director of 
Council 4 to fill a vacancy. He would go on to win the election 
outright in 2002 and has held the position he has served in ever since. 
Headquartered in New Britain, Connecticut, Council 4 represents 35,000 
workers in state and local government as well as the private non-profit 
sector. Sal has led the fight on behalf of his membership, striving to 
ensure a fair wage, quality, affordable health benefits, and security 
in their retirement. Sal has been a vocal and tenacious advocate and 
his presence at Council 4 will most certainly be missed.
  Sal's involvement with Connecticut's Labor movement extends beyond 
his work at Council 4. He is also the Executive Vice President of the 
Connecticut AFL-CIO and a member of the International Executive Board 
of AFSCME. He serves as a Vice President of the United Labor Agency, 
(AFL-CIO) and is a Board Member of the State of Connecticut Retirement 
Commission. Sal has dedicated much of himself to improving the quality 
of life of Connecticut's working family--a legacy that will serve as an 
inspiration to future labor leaders.
  I have had the pleasure of knowing Sal for many years and have always 
considered myself fortunate to have benefitted from his experience and 
guidance and to call him my friend. Today, as he celebrates his 
retirement and begins a new chapter, I am honored to have this 
opportunity to join family, friends, and colleagues in thanking 
Salvatore Luciano for his outstanding service to Connecticut and our 
working families. I wish him all the best for many more years of health 
and happiness.

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