[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5083]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING JERRY FELDHAUS ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                           HON. RUSS CARNAHAN

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 4, 2011

  Mr. CARNAHAN. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of his retirement, I rise 
to honor Jerry Feldhaus, an exemplary citizen of Missouri and the City 
of St. Louis. An active and accomplished, yet humble citizen who worked 
selflessly and tirelessly for the good of others, Jerry truly 
represents the best of America.
  As a young man, Jerry's career as a pipe coverer was interrupted when 
he was called upon to serve our Nation. He answered that call and 
bravely defended our freedoms as a member of the 101st Airborne 
Division in Vietnam.
  Jerry's commitment to helping others is demonstrated by his 
dedication to the trade union movement. For 31 years, he served as a 
board member, business representative, and business manager of the 
Asbestos Workers Union Local 1. For the past 12 years, Jerry served as 
the Executive Secretary-Treasury of the St. Louis Building & 
Construction Trades Council. He has held numerous other leadership 
positions in the Building Trades and as a Board Member and Co-Chairman 
of PRIDE, Jerry Feldhaus set the standard in building better 
cooperation between management and labor.
  Jerry's reputation as trusted leader in both labor and management 
circles helped great economic development project get done in our St. 
Louis Region. Private sector projects such as the new Busch Stadium 
would never have been built on time and on budget without the 
commitment and vision of Jerry Feldhaus. The new Mississippi River 
Bridge, one of the most important and transportation projects currently 
being built in the country, would not be on its way without Jerry's 
steadfast leadership in bringing Illinois and Missouri leaders together 
for this great common cause.
  Through it all, Jerry has been motivated by a profound desire to work 
for the benefit of others. He has made a significant and positive 
impact on our community, giving his time and talents generously to 
vital social causes as a Board Member of the St. Louis Chapters of both 
the March of Dimes and Nurses for Newborns.
  Jerry is deeply devoted to his family. He and his wife Jeanette have 
been married for 38 years and raised three children: Damon, Marty, and 
Stacy. Jerry is also a loving grandfather and great-grandfather.
  The St. Louis community has benefited tremendously from Jerry's 
unwavering commitment to improve labor and social conditions. 
Furthermore, every American appreciates the patriotic sacrifices he 
made in his military service. Jerry is truly an exemplary citizen, and 
the accomplishments of his remarkable career ensure that his legacy 
will live on for many years to come.

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