[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11570]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     IN HONOR OF THE RETIREMENT OF DAVID C. SAVIANO OF BILLERICA, 
                MASSACHUSETTS AND PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 537

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                         HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 23, 2010

  Mr. LYNCH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of David C. Saviano, 
born December 21, 1950, to Anthony and Bernadina Saviano, in South 
Medford, Massachusetts.
  Dave's family moved to Billerica when he was 13 years old. He 
graduated from Billerica Memorial High School in 1970, where his 
athletic abilities as a wrestler, baseball player, and football captain 
earned him Athlete of the Year honors his senior year.
  Dave's father, Tony, a retired member of Pipefitters Local 537's 
refrigeration division, inspired Dave to follow in his footsteps. Dave 
became a pipefitter apprentice in September 1971 and was initiated into 
Pipefitters Local 537 in March 1975. After working his way through the 
ranks, Dave ran for, and was elected in 1989, to the executive board of 
Pipefitters Local 537. Three years later, he was elected vice president 
of Pipefitters Local 537 and re-elected to that position again in 1995. 
Dave's leadership and experience earned him a hiatus from serving his 
Local 537 brothers and sisters in an elected capacity, as Dave ran one 
of the largest co-generation power plant construction jobs in the 
country from 1999 to 2002 in Everett, Massachusetts. But he came back 
to Local 537 politics, was elected and re-elected as business agent in 
2002 and 2004; and in 2007 was elected assistant business manager. 
During his career with Pipefitters Local 537 Dave also served as an 
educational board trustee, attended United Association national 
conventions and New England Pipe Trade conventions.
  Dave is also dedicated to his community and for many years, has 
served on the Democratic Town Committee, attended the Democratic State 
Convention and has been an elected town meeting member. Most recently 
Dave won a seat on the Town Planning Board.
  Dave and his wife of more than 25 years, Rosemary, continue to live 
in Billerica. Their sons, David and Jeff, are now married, David to 
Gail and Jeff to Deb, and Dave and Rose are the proud new grandparents 
of David Philip Saviano, born to David and his wife, Gail, on May 21, 
2010. An active member and leader of Pipefitters Local 537 for 39 years 
and a dedicated father and husband, Dave's commitment and hard work to 
his members and family earned him a new title at this stage in his 
life, retired grandfather.
  Madam Speaker, it is my distinct honor to take the Floor of the House 
today, to join with Dave's family, friends and contemporaries to 
recognize and thank him for a career dedicated to the men, women and 
families of Pipefitters Local 537. I urge my colleagues to join me in 
celebrating David C. Saviano's distinguished career and wish him a 
happy and full retirement.

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