[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 156 (Thursday, September 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1273]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZNG THE SERVICE OF ROBERT ``BOB'' SEWELL

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2018

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Robert ``Bob'' 
Sewell, Business Manager of Plumbers and Steamfitters UA Local 159 in 
Martinez, a respected member of the community, for being recognized as 
the Labor Leader of the Year.
  Bob joined Plumbers and Steamfitters UA Local 159 in July 1979, where 
he went on to complete his apprenticeship in June 1984. He later had a 
long career at Lescure Company Incorporated, where he served as a 
foreman, general foreman, and field superintendent.
  In addition to his daily responsibilities on the job, Bob served on 
the Craftsman Committee, and later on the union's Executive Board. On 
top of his leadership positions, Bob taught classes at Local 159, 
specifically in medical gas installation to journeymen and apprentices. 
In 2002, the members of UA Local 159 recognized his dedication and 
elected him to serve as the union's Assistant Business Manager and 
Financial Secretary-Treasurer.
  In 2009, Bob served as Recording Secretary for the Contra Costa 
Building Trades and was instrumental in securing Project Labor 
Agreements in the region, which have provided prevailing wage jobs and 
apprenticeship opportunities to local residents.
  His skill and service as a leader have benefited his fellow union 
members of Plumbers and Steamfitters UA Local 159, and the community. 
Bob's dedication to his job, his family, and his community as a 
lifelong Contra Costa resident is admirable. I congratulate him on this 
award and thank him for his dedication to our shared mission of 
promoting the rights of American workers.

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