[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 254]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNITION OF VINCENT KRASINSKI

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 7, 2003

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of 
Vincent Krasinski, a highly respected and influential member of the 
Glaziers Local Union 1087 who recently announced his retirement. In his 
32 years as a member, Vincent was a leading voice for labor in Nassau 
and Suffolk County, and New York City. He joined the union in 1970 and 
quickly became a leader. First, he was elected to the LU 1087 executive 
board in 1979 and then being elected in 1987 as a Business Agent for LU 
1087.
  Vincent proudly served his country in the United States Air Force 
during the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1970. Upon returning from his tour 
of duty he married Jennifer, his wife of almost 33 years. They have two 
wonderful children, Jennifer and Laurie, and are the proud grandparents 
of Vincent, Alyssia, Chloe and Casey.
  While serving as a member of the union's executive board, and raising 
a family, Vincent still found time to work on many political campaigns 
for labor friendly candidates. I am proud to say I am one of them. He 
has volunteered his time for the St. Francis Hospital Heart Center in 
Roslyn, New York and currently sits on Bob Gaffney's Labor Advisory 
Board.
  Vincent Krasinski is responsible for the current strength of LU 1087. 
He leaves behind a strong legacy and is a good example of the 
difference one person can make. I applaud Vincent for his dedication to 
our community and thank him on behalf of the people of not only for the 
4th Congressional District, but the rest of Nassau and Suffolk County 
and New York City who benefitted from his hard work and commitment.

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