[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22913]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DENNIS L. MARTIRE

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 29, 2009

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Dennis L. 
Martire, Vice President and Regional Manager of the Laborers' 
International Union of North America. Throughout his career, Mr. 
Martire has shown exceptional leadership and has worked tirelessly for 
laborers.
  In 1990 Mr. Martire began his career as an International 
Representative for the Laborers' International Union of North America, 
LIUNA, Jurisdictional Disputes Department. Since then, Mr. Martire has 
assumed various leadership positions within LIUNA. He became Assistant 
Director, and then Director, of the Laborers' Construction Department. 
In March 2000, Mr. Martire became Assistant Regional Manager of the 
Mid-Atlantic Region of LIUNA, and was elected Vice President and 
Regional Manager just 2 years later.
  In addition to Mr. Martire's role within LIUNA, he also serves on 
various committees, boards, and organizations committed to advancing 
the laborers' cause. Mr. Martire serves as a Trustee on several 
organizations, such as the Laborers' Health and Safety Fund of North 
America, the LIUNA National Health and Welfare Fund, and the Laborers-
AGC Education and Training Fund. Mr. Martire also serves as the 
Chairman of the Mid-Atlantic Laborers' Employers Cooperation and 
Education Trust, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition, and 
the Mid-Atlantic Laborers' Political League.
  In recognition of Mr. Martire's hard work and dedication, he will be 
presented with the Labor Man of the Year Award at the Friends of Labor 
Committee of Laborers' Local 332 Annual Black Tie Charity dinner.
  Mr. Martire's impressive career with the Laborers' International 
Union of North America showcases his commitment and drive to promote 
the wellbeing of LIUNA and its members. His work clearly exemplifies 
his personal mission to improve working conditions and provide all 
laborers with well-paying, secure jobs.

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