[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E316]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF MR. DONALD ``DON'' GERMAN

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                         HON. GUY RESCHENTHALER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 13, 2026

  Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the career of Mr. 
Donald ``Don'' German of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, who retired 
from his position as Plant Manager of the Irvin Finishing Plant and 
Fairless Galvanize of U.S. Steel on March 31, 2026.
  Don was a first-generation steelworker and worked at U.S. Steel for 
36 years. He began his career in May of 1990. Don worked as a Quality 
Assurance Management Associate, transitioned to operations and 
engineering, and finished his career as plant manager. During his time 
at U.S. Steel, Don managed the dayto-day operations of the plant and 
implemented numerous initiatives to create a strong business operation. 
He was instrumental in helping secure the U.S. Steel partnership with 
Nippon Steel last year by organizing local support with union members, 
employees, and the southwestern Pennsylvania community. This 
partnership will secure the economic future of the Mon Valley and the 
region for years to come.
  Don always found a way to include patriotic symbols throughout the 
Irvin Plant. In 2021, Don started the ``U.S. Steel Eagle Cam'' at the 
Irvin plant after a bald eagle nest was found near the facility. He 
also rescued an eagle chick named ``Rosie'' after she fell from the 
nest and was injured in July of 2022.
  Don continues to educate students throughout southwestern 
Pennsylvania on the history, importance, and beauty of our national 
bird through his ``Eagle Talks'' seminars. In retirement, Don plans to 
publish a children's book titled ``Wings of Steel'', a story about the 
rescue and release of Rosie.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Donald German's diligent service to U.S. Steel, 
domestic manufacturing, and southwestern Pennsylvania is evidence of a 
life well-lived and a retirement well-earned. On behalf of 
Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District, I congratulate him on his 
retirement.

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