[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5932]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                      TRIBUTE TO MR. DENNIS WELLER

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 31, 2004

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute to Mr. Dennis Weller. 
Mr. Weller was awarded the Contractor of the Year Award by the 
Associated Builders and Contractors on February 26, 2004. This award is 
given annually to an individual who has demonstrated significant 
accomplishment for Associated Builders and Contractors, the merit shop, 
and the construction industry.
  Mr. Weller is president and chief executive officer of Structural 
Associates, Inc. in East Syracuse, New York. In addition, he has held 
numerous leadership positions with Associated Builders and Contractors, 
including vice chairman on the national executive committee and 
chairman of the chapter development committee.
  Kirk Pickerel, Associated Builders and Contractors president and CEO, 
said of Weller, ``He and his firm have pursued a free enterprise, merit 
shop approach to construction in a State and region that has long been 
dominated by those who oppose such concepts.'' Mr. Weller is a source 
of pride to our community and should be commended for his hard work and 
dedication.

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