[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 161 (Friday, October 11, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1275]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  CONGRATULATING THE RECIPIENTS OF AFL-CIO LABOR AWARDS IN NORTHWEST 
                                INDIANA

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 11, 2019

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam 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), recognized several individuals and 
organizations for their dedication and service during the Northern 
Indiana Area Labor Federation Community Labor Awards Reception, which 
was held at Wicker Memorial Park in Highland, Indiana, on Thursday, 
October 10, 2019. 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, Indiana State Representatives Carolyn Jackson, 
Ragen Hatcher, Ross Deal, Pat Boy, Chris Chyung, Lisa Beck, and Chris 
Campbell were the recipients of the Service to Labor Award for their 
outstanding support to the labor movement.
  The Union Labor Award was presented to Vern Beck, President, USW 
Local 12775, for his selfless devotion to the labor movement through 
the union's promotion in all areas: social, civic, educational, and 
political.
  Carpenters Local 1005 and President Steve Toth were recognized with 
the Community Services Award for enhancing the quality of life for 
residents and visitors of Northwest Indiana through their exemplary 
work on behalf of the community.
  Earl Cox, retired UAW member and Indiana United Way Labor Liaison of 
Greater Lafayette and Tippecanoe County, was 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.
  Sharon Patterson, NALC Local 1624, 1st Vice President NIALF, and Mark 
Slonaker, Battalion Chief, Hobart Firefighters Association Local 1641, 
were presented the George Meany Award for their significant 
contributions to the youth of their communities through their 
involvement with the Boy Scouts of America.
  The President's Award was presented to Mike Millsap, Director USW 
District 7, for his dedication to the labor movement and his noteworthy 
service to the organization. He is truly worthy of the honor bestowed 
upon him.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you and my distinguished colleagues join me 
in congratulating these dedicated, honorable, and exemplary leaders, 
while commending all of the hardworking union men and women locally and 
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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