[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 8, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E196-E197]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF PATRICK EIDING

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 8, 2023

  Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I, along with Congressman Brendan Boyle of 
Pennsylvania's First Congressional District and Congressman Dwight 
Evans of Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District, rise today to 
celebrate the retirement of Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO President, 
Patrick Eiding.
  Over the course 21 years, Patrick Eiding has served the Philadelphia 
Council AFL-CIO to the best of his ability. First elected in January 
2002, Patrick served a total of 5 full terms as the organization's 
President of the Council.
  Prior to his tenure leading the Philadelphia AFL-CIO, Patrick Eiding 
served for over 25 years as the Business Manager and Financial 
Secretary of the Insulators and Asbestos Workers Local 14 where he 
oversaw both Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Southern New Jersey.
  Throughout his career, Patrick Eiding successfully moved up through 
the leadership structure within the organization. Beyond his service to 
the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO, Eiding serves as the Secretary-
Treasurer of the Philadelphia Building Trades Council; a member of the 
Executive Council of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO; and sits on the General 
Board of the National AFL-CIO where he represents the Central Labor 
Councils located in the northeast region of the United States.
  He has been a strong advocate for the interest and concerns of 
working-class families while serving as a member of the union, board, 
and commissions for several organizations. Some of which include the 
Philadelphia Area Labor Management Committee, the United Way of 
Southeastern Pennsylvania, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and 
several more.
  Today, Patrick Eiding continues to serve as the newly appointed 
member of the Philadelphia Works Incorporated and actively participates 
as a commissioner on the city planning commission of Philadelphia.

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  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join Congressman Boyle, Congressman Evans, 
and me, in honoring and commending Patrick Eiding of the Philadelphia 
Council AFL-CIO, as we celebrate his retirement and dedication to 
serving the organization and their many working families throughout his 
career.

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