[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10987]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 LAKE COUNTY ELECTRICIANS JOINT APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING COMMITTEE 
                                BANQUET-

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 22, 2008

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with great sincerity and 
admiration that I offer congratulations to several of Northwest 
Indiana's most talented, dedicated, and hardworking individuals. On 
Friday, May 30, 2008, the Lake County Electricians Joint Apprenticeship 
and Training Committee, JATC, will honor the class of 2008 at their 
annual Apprentice Completion Banquet, which will be held at the Avalon 
Manor Banquet Hall in Merrillville, Indiana.
  This year, the Lake County Electricians JATC will be recognizing and 
honoring twenty-four graduates who have completed the apprentice 
training. This year's inside wireman graduates are: Donald Bullock, 
Vincent Catalano, Sean Clark, Dustin Greenya, Nicholas Kozlowski, John 
Lucas, Daniel Marlowe, Kevin Troy Nuss, Christopher Ortell, Jordan 
Pierson, Christopher Porter, Brian Robbins, Caleb Smith, Timothy 
Soderquist, Anthony Thames, Brandon Tomassoni, David Turpin, Jr., and 
John Wajvoda. This year's teledata technician graduates are: Victor 
Alvear, Scott Davis, John Hill, Corey Joiner, Randy Mohrs, and Jason 
Stanley.
  Northwest Indiana has a rich history of excellence in its 
craftsmanship and loyalty by its tradesmen. These outstanding graduates 
all exemplify these traits. They have mastered their trade and have 
demonstrated their loyalty to both the union and the community through 
their commitment, hard work, and selfless sacrifice.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in congratulating these committed, hardworking individuals. 
Along with the other extraordinary men and women of Northwest Indiana's 
unions, these individuals have contributed in many ways to the growth 
and development of the economy in Indiana's First Congressional 
District, and I am very proud to represent them in Washington, DC.