[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 171 (Tuesday, October 16, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1410]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   2018 NORTHERN INDIANA AREA LABOR FEDERATION COMMUNITY LABOR AWARDS

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 16, 2018

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to congratulate 
several of Northwest Indiana's finest citizens. The Northern Indiana 
Area Labor Federation, American Federation of Labor--Congress of 
Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), will recognize several individuals 
and organizations for their dedication and service during the Northern 
Indiana Area Labor Federation Community Labor Awards Reception, which 
will be held at Duneland Falls Banquet Center in Chesterton, Indiana, 
on Thursday, October 18, 2018. These individuals, in addition to all 
Northern Indiana Area Labor Federation members who have served 
Northwest Indiana so diligently for such a long period of time, are the 
epitome of the ideal American worker: loyal, dedicated, and 
hardworking.
  At this year's event, several individuals and organizations will 
receive special recognition. North Township Trustee Frank J. Mrvan will 
be the recipient of the Service to Labor Award for his many years of 
support to the labor movement and his outstanding dedication to union 
members.
  The Union Labor Award will be presented to Ryan Reithel, Business 
Manager, IBEW Local 697, for his unselfish devotion to the labor 
movement through its promotion in all areas: social, civic, 
educational, and political.
  The Chicago UAW--Ford Community Service Team will be recognized with 
the Community Services Award for its exemplary work on behalf of the 
community and to the enhancement of the quality of life for residents 
and visitors of Northwest Indiana.
  Lorenzo Crowell, Jr., SEIU Healthcare IN/IL, will be honored with the 
Lifetime Achievement Award for his many years of labor activism and his 
commitment to his community. For the exceptional service he has 
provided to the people of Northwest Indiana, he is worthy of our 
admiration and respect.
  Tom Schmitt, USW 7-1, will be presented the George Meany Award for 
his significant contributions to the youth of our communities through 
his involvement with the Boy Scouts of America.
  The President's Award will be presented to Indiana State Senator 
Karen Tallian and Indiana State Representative Chuck Moseley for their 
dedication to the labor movement and their noteworthy service to the 
organization. They are truly worthy of the honors bestowed upon them.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my distinguished colleagues join me 
in congratulating these dedicated, honorable, and exemplary citizens, 
while commending all of the hardworking union men and women throughout 
America. They have shown commitment and courage toward their pursuits, 
and I am proud to represent each of them in Washington, D.C.

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