[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22095]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      A TRIBUTE TO JAMES J. BINNS

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 15, 2006

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor James J. 
Binns for his service to the people of Philadelphia. Jimmy Binns is a 
Philadelphia attorney specializing in litigation who has always been a 
friend of labor. His unflinching service to labor is shown by his 
achievement of 51 consecutive ``not guilty'' verdicts on behalf of 
those accused of picket line violence during the Philadelphia 
Federation of Teachers strike. It is clear his efforts enabled union 
members to unite to better their lot without fear of intimidation.
  Mr. Binns is more than a friend of labor. He is also an important 
member of the community as seen through his service on numerous boards, 
including the Boy Scouts of America, Historical Society of 
Pennsylvania, and St. Luke's Hospital. He also dedicated the James J. 
Binns Fitness Center at LaSalle University, his alma mater. Mr. Binns 
founded the Judeo Christian School at Roman Catholic. Additionally, Mr. 
Binns initiated the current fundraising drive to replace 65 motorcycles 
for the Philadelphia Police Highway Patrol.
  Mr. Binns also chaired the Organized Crime Task Force of the Citizens 
Crime Commission and served as Pennsylvania's Boxing Commissioner under 
Governors Dick Thornburgh and Bob Casey. Due to his service he was 
inducted into the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame.
  It is readily apparent that James J. Binns has played a vital role in 
the betterment of the community of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania as a 
whole. His continued contribution is to be applauded, and I ask you and 
my other distinguished colleagues to join me in commending James J. 
Binns for his immeasurable contribution to the city of Philadelphia.

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