[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10684]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



            A TRIBUTE TO THE CARPENTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 845

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 13, 2001

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the 
Carpenters Local Union No. 845 in Delaware County. Founded a century 
ago, three Local Unions from Pennsylvania united to form the Delaware 
County District Council. Over the next 75 years, Local Union No. 845 
evolved to become the largest of the three locals in Delaware County, 
Pennsylvania.
  Carpenters Local Union No. 845 has established itself as one of the 
most distinguished organizations of its kind. The members of this 
organization, and their families, have made innumerable sacrifices in 
order to help future generations of Americans. Furthermore, many of the 
members of Local 845 have served in the armed forces for our great 
nation. These individuals have demonstrated impeccable American values, 
and have participated in countless works of charity. The Union has 
stood as the backbone of thousands upon thousands of its members by 
providing decent wages, and a better standard of living for themselves 
and their loved ones.
  Mr. Speaker, as a carpenter myself, I know that Local No. 845 has 
benefitted the Philadelphia community, and will continue to do so for 
years to come. On its 100th anniversary, members of the Local 845 are 
leading through example by hard work and dedication. They have been the 
pioneers for the working class, and will continue to make new 
advancements and achievements through their endurance, commitment, and 
leadership.

                          ____________________