[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 168 (Wednesday, October 23, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1335-E1336]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN RECOGNITION OF THE RETIREMENT OF MICHAEL SCHNEIDER

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                          HON. JOSH GOTTHEIMER

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 23, 2019

  Mr. GOTTHEIMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the retirement 
of my good friend, and true leader of labor, Mike Schneider of Rochelle 
Park, New Jersey. After thirty-

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five years with the International Association of Heat and Frost 
Insulators and Allied Workers Local No. 32, Mike leaves his indelible 
legacy.
  Born and raised in New Jersey, Mike is a third generation Insulator, 
following in the footsteps of his grandfather, father, uncle and 
brother, and he is rightly proud of this legacy. Since joining as an 
apprentice member in 1984, Mike worked his way up to foreman, earning 
leadership positions as Vice President, President, and Fund Trustee. 
Mike's story is emblematic of the great American story, and he has 
always pushed himself and those around him to be the best they could 
be. It is precisely these values that make me proud to call Mike a dear 
friend.
  I would especially like to commend Mike for his work to help New 
Jersey workers succeed in the 21st Century economy. As President of the 
Bergen County Central Trades and Labor Council and President of the 
United Labor Agency of Northern NJ, Mike worked tirelessly to secure 
his members the benefits they deserve. The hard-working brothers and 
sisters of labor, including Local No. 32, helped build our great 
country, and our towering economy, and have continued to contribute to 
the most competitive workforce in the world.
  As dedicated as Mike has been to his craft and his career, his 
commitment to his family and community has been even stronger. Mike is 
a devoted husband to Josette and dedicated father to Brian and Kelly. 
Despite working long days, he never missed a wrestling match or 
cheerleading competition. The same drive that makes Mike such a 
community and labor leader has also made him a successful wrestling 
coach for the Hackensack Junior Wrestling Program and for the workers 
he trains every day.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mike for 
his tireless efforts on behalf of working men and women in North 
Jersey. As Mike departs Local No. 32, I hope he can enjoy more time 
with his loving family and pursue his passions of cycling and golf. I 
am elated he is keeping a leadership role on the Council, so we can 
continue to work together. I thank Mike, a true public servant, and 
wish him all the best.

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