[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 190 (Monday, December 3, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1595-E1596]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CONGRATULATING GARY PERINAR ON RECEIVING THE GEORGE MEANY AWARD

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 3, 2018

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Gary Perinar 
who is being honored with the George Meany Award in recognition of his 
incredible contributions to the community and the working families of 
union trades. Mr. Perinar currently serves as executive secretary-
treasurer of the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters, which consists 
of more than 30,000 workers pursuing careers in the trades.
  Mr. Perinar completed his apprenticeship with the Carpenters Local 
174 before going on to become a 40-year member as a third-generation 
business representative of the union. During Mr. Perinar's stellar 
career he has taken on multiple roles, such as becoming a full-time 
business representative at the age of 32 and then assistant to the 
president. In addition, Mr. Perinar performed multiple leadership roles 
on various committees and boards while serving as both a vice president 
and a delegate on the Regional Council. Under the leadership of Mr. 
Perinar, an emphasis was placed on both character and skills 
development in order to embody responsible citizenship. Mr. Perinar 
recognizes the investment that must be made in young people looking to 
build a career in the trades and I would like to congratulate him on 
all his efforts and accomplishments.
  It is because of dedicated leaders such as Mr. Gary Perinar that I am 
especially proud to serve Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I would like to again 
formally congratulate Mr. Gary Perinar on earning the George Meany 
Award for his exceptional service and thank him for all his 
contributions to the community.

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