[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 115 (Tuesday, July 10, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E983]
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     HONORING THE CAREER AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MR. FRANK T. LIBBY

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 10, 2018

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Frank T. Libby 
and recognize his accomplishments as President and Executive-Secretary 
Treasurer of the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters. Frank's 42 
years of service and dedication is nothing short of remarkable and 
deserves distinct recognition.
   Throughout his career, Frank Libby took on many roles in order to 
benefit his fellow carpenters and members of organized labor throughout 
Chicagoland. Since 2008, Frank has served as President and Executive-
Secretary Treasurer of the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters, the 
largest building trades union in the state, representing over 70 
counties and tens of thousands of members. Under Frank's leadership, 
the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters' Labor and Management 
Committee piloted Built to Last, an Emmy-nominated television program 
to educate future contractors to think innovatively, use sustainable 
building techniques, and be energy efficient in their construction. 
Only one of Frank's many successes, this example hardly scratches the 
surface, with his contributions ranging from countless dispute 
negotiations and resolutions, to bolstering the local economy by 
bringing a variety of organizations together. During his tenure, he has 
protected the interests of thousands of skilled men and women, all of 
whom provide integral services to our community.
   Frank Libby has also served as a board member for both the 
Carpenters' Welfare and Pension Funds as well as the Carpenters' 
Apprenticeship Training Fund, strengthening a carpenter's entrance to 
and exit from the profession. He has been a president of a Local, a 
champion of trade shows, a trustee of apprenticeships, and even a guest 
columnist. The dedication Frank has demonstrated for his fellow workers 
is admirable and certainly deserves recognition. As such I congratulate 
Mr. Libby on his retirement, where he will now have time to share his 
favorite diversion with his wife and daughter: fishing.
   I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Mr. Frank T. Libby. His 
commitment to organized labor and successes in leadership have improved 
the lives of tens of thousands of families. I thank him for his service 
and wish him and his family well in the future.

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