[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 166 (Thursday, September 24, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E884]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE 2020 GEORGE MEANY AWARD TO CLINT DRURY OF WEST CENTRAL 
           ILLINOIS BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 24, 2020

  Mr. LaHOOD. Madam Speaker, I would like to honor and congratulate 
Clint Drury, Executive Director, West Central Illinois Building and 
Construction Trades Council on being awarded the 2020 George Meany 
Award.
  This prestigious award recognizes Clint for his significant 
contribution to the youth of their communities by volunteering in the 
programs of the Boy Scouts of America, The George Meany Award was named 
after the AFL-CIO's first president, who gave strong support to 
Scouting over the years, In recognition of their contributions to 
America's future, the AFL-CIO Executive Council then established the 
George Meany Award, Clint's community involvement this year ranges from 
the Children's Hospital of Illinois Annual Telethon, Heart of Illinois 
United Way, Illinois Prevailing Wage Council, Better Build, Labor Day 
Parade, and too many more examples to count Clint has dedicated his 
time and energy to his community, leading by example to strive and 
improve the lives of those around him.
  Clint is a 22-year member of the Laborers' Local 231 in Pekin, 
Illinois. As the spokesman for the construction professionals of 
central Illinois, Clint's role could be best described as business 
development Business development successes are what is best for the 
folks he represents, but more importantly, what makes our community a 
better place to work and raise a family. Clint and his wife, Sarah, are 
advocates of children with hearing loss, fundraising, and creating 
policy changes for healthcare plans to include hearing aids and speech 
therapy, Clint's competitive spirit positions him to secure projects 
for local, union contractors, in turn putting more union workers on the 
job with higher wages, benefits, and safe working conditions, The men 
and women of Central Illinois in the construction industry have 
benefited because of Clint's relentless efforts to put them to work and 
keep them working.
  I am grateful for Clint's time and commitment to his community and 
the promotion of American youth. His work has had a profound impact on 
our community, Congratulations Clint, the honor is well deserved!

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