[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 121 (Thursday, July 21, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E768]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING MR. WILLIAM J. PEREZ

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                          HON. NORMA J. TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 21, 2022

  Mrs. TORRES of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. 
William J. Perez on the occasion of his retirement after more than 47 
years in the construction industry. After decades of leadership and 
supporting Inland Empire labor unions and helping to grow our economy, 
the Southern California community owes a debt of gratitude to Mr. Perez 
for his work.
  Mr. Perez's career began in 1975 in an electrician apprenticeship 
program, and he graduated in 1979 from the program as a Journeyman 
Electrician. In 1995, Mr. Perez became a Business Manager for the 
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 440--a 
position he held for 11 years. His expertise and experience as a 
foreman, general foreman, estimator, prevailing wage compliance 
director, and organizer made him an invaluable member of local unions 
and the construction industry. He also served as the President of the 
California State Association of Electrical Workers and President of the 
I.B.E.W-NECA Statewide Joint Apprenticeship Committee.
  Since 2007, Mr. Perez has worked as the Executive Secretary-Business 
Manager for the Building and Construction Trades Council of San 
Bernardino & Riverside Counties. Through his role within the Council, 
Mr. Perez assisted with the representation of over 16,000 skilled craft 
workers--represented by 31 local construction unions and district 
councils in the Inland Empire. Mr. Perez's dedication to the working 
families and workers' rights is reflected in his current position as a 
board member for the State of California Building and Construction 
Trades Council, AFL-CIO.
  Bill's dedication to his career is also reflected in his commitment 
to his family and his community. Bill has been married for over 30 
years to his wife. They have two children and four grandchildren.
  For his remarkable accomplishments, it is my honor to recognize 
William J. Perez. His decades of supporting the labor union community 
and the working families of the Inland Empire are worthy of the highest 
commendation.

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