[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 144 (Tuesday, September 17, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E906]
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  HONORING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF CARPENTERS UNION LOCAL NO. 599 IN 
                                HAMMOND

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                          HON. FRANK J. MRVAN

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2024

  Mr. MRVAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to congratulate 
the members and leaders of the Hammond, Indiana Carpenters Union Local 
No. 599 as they commemorate the organization's 125th anniversary. In 
honor of this momentous occasion, Hammond Carpenters Local No. 599 will 
recognize union members for their outstanding service during a pin 
ceremony and anniversary celebration on Saturday, September 21, 2024, 
at the Hellenic Banquet Center in Merrillville, Indiana.
  Hammond Carpenters Local No. 599 is a remarkable organization 
representing skilled craftsmen throughout Northwest Indiana and beyond. 
I would like to acknowledge the members being honored for their hard 
work and devotion to their trade. The graduated apprentices who will be 
honored include: Daniel Almeida, Sean Anderson, Trystan Arch, Joseph 
Armstrong, Robert Chicvara, Donald Collard, Brian Derby, Jaclyn Flores, 
Anthony Gibson, Austin Haney, Amber Jetmund, Isaiah Jimenez, Roy Meyer, 
Brian Orzechowicz, Matt Resunenko, Alex Salgado and Arnell Washington. 
The members who will be honored for 10 years of service include: 
Gregory Carns, Joshua Clausen, Jose Cordero, Tom Drakos, Adam Ibarra, 
Joshua Lindquist, Jakob Winarski, and Gregory Woosley. The members who 
will be honored for 15 years of service include: Andrew Denham, Brian 
Jamka, Cory Kliajic, Chad Kuhn, Thomas Lashenik, Kyle Lazzaroni, Gary 
Nord, Daniel Prendergast, Daniel Rademacher, Jason Shultz, Stephan 
Sosnowski, John Terpstra, and Bert Williams. The members who will be 
honored for 20 years of service include: Jack Bonick, Josh Bridegroom, 
Robert Buczek, Rick Companik, Todd Dapshis, Shane Eaker, Alberto Gomez, 
Todd Hemann, Jose Marquez, Sebert Meadows, Henry Quintana, Darryl 
Ramos, Jason Swigon, and Adam VanAmstel. The members who will be 
honored for 25 years of service include: Marc Bozetarnik, Jeff Buesing, 
John Erickson, Justin Fischer, Chris Gorski, Roy Hamende, Sr., Don 
Hancock, Gary Jenczalik, Darrin Jendreas, George Jeronimo, Alfonso 
Martrinez, Daniel Miller, Adam Nagel, Edwin Pina, Jeff Sellers, James 
Stuppy, Scott Talaga, and Chris Tauber. The members who will be awarded 
for 30 years of service include: Phil Baran, Sylvia Cabrales, Brian 
Hensley, Eric Long, James Prahlow, and David Thomas. The members who 
will be honored for 35 years of service include: John Adams, James 
Ballard, Michael Brown, Duane Dedelow, Daniel Deflorio, John Dorsey, 
James Golub, Carl Harbison, Tom John, Craig McGuane, Kenneth Morgan, 
Randall Norris, James Slagle, and David Turczi. The members who will be 
honored for 40 years of service are Kevin McCarthy and Michael 
Rodriguez. The members who will be honored for 45 years of service 
include: Terry Eckrich, Fred Kuhn, Richard Meyers, Brian Morton, and 
Thomas Perez. The members who will be honored for 50 years of service 
are Daniel Brown and Timothy Foley.
  The members who will be honored for 55 years of service include: Greg 
Argentine, Charles Gibbs, Rudy Medellin, and Michael Schaller. The 
members who will be honored for 60 years of service include: Robert 
Lowry, Bernard Ritchey, and Darrel Sills. Lastly, but most noteworthy, 
Ron Carlson will be honored for his 70 years of service.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in congratulating the Hammond, Indiana Carpenters Union Local 
No. 599 on its 125th Anniversary. Northwest Indiana has a rich history 
of excellence in its craftsmanship and loyalty among its tradesmen and 
women. Carpenters Union Local No. 599, and all unions, work tirelessly 
to ensure safe working conditions, living wages, and growth 
opportunities for its employees. For their significant contributions to 
working families and the development of the region, the leaders and 
members of Carpenters Union Local No. 599 are worthy of the highest 
praise.

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