[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 68 (Tuesday, April 20, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E425]
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                          WILLIAM J. KRAUTWALD

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 20, 2021

  Mr. NORCROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
legacy of William ``Billy'' J. Krautwald.
  Bill was born in Philadelphia, PA but lived out 30 years of his life 
in Franklinville, NJ before moving to Ellabell, GA. He then made his 
home in Richmond Hill, where he settled for the next 4 years.
  My union brother, Billy Krautwald, believed, with his heart and soul, 
the basic principles and core values of the International Brotherhood 
of Electrical Workers. He was a devoted member of the union who will be 
dearly missed.
  Billy's career with the International Brotherhood of Electrical 
Workers spanned almost five decades holding positions ranging from the 
executive board to president of the union. When Billy decided to 
retire, he would go on to train the next generation of union activists 
and become involved in politics to campaign for Habitat for Humanity.
  Billy was a devoted father to his two sons, Jeff Krautwald and Billy 
Krautwald. He was loving husband to Peggy Krautwald of 47 years, and 
supportive family member and friend to those around him. He is 
remembered for all the help, guidance, and direction he offered to the 
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, blessing my fellow 
brothers and sisters with the skills of a master electrician and the 
heart of a lion to make our union one of the greatest in the country.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in honoring the late Mr. William 
``Billy'' J. Krautwald of Philadelphia, PA, the ``old guard'' union 
worker, a leader, a friend, and a celebrated member of the New Jersey 
community.

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