[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13578]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING TONY SKINNER

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                          HON. JULIA BROWNLEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 12, 2013

  Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, today, I pay tribute to Tony 
Skinner, a highly dedicated Ventura County resident, whose commitment 
to the development and growth of today's skilled labor force is 
remarkable and commendable.
  For the past 10 years, Tony has served as the President of the 
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local #952. The 
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers represents 750,000 
active members and retirees who work in a wide variety of fields, 
including utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, 
and manufacturing. Under his leadership, IBEW Local #952 has been 
instrumental in ensuring the strengthening and prosperity of Ventura 
County's technical and high-skilled occupations.
  Tony has worked to organize, mobilize, reach out to community 
partners, and build coalitions to change people's lives. He has been a 
staunch and unwavering leader in the labor community that has dedicated 
his career to working for our county's working families.
  As an advocate for technical and vocational training in the region, 
he has worked to bring to fruition a vision for a strong and relevant 
21st century workforce. Tony founded the Architecture, Construction and 
Engineering High School in Camarillo, a unique and distinctive school 
that seeks to prepare students for construction affiliated careers 
through demanding circumstantial, hands-on curriculum that prepares 
them for higher education, apprenticeship programs, or a career. Tony 
currently presides as the President of the Board of Directors for the 
school.
  In addition, Tony's service to the community is extensive. He 
currently serves on multiple local industry associations and boards 
including the Tri-Counties Central Labor Council, the Ventura County 
Workforce Investment Board, and the Economic Development Collaborative 
of Ventura County.
  Tony personifies dedication and commitment to the growing workforce 
in Ventura County. I am pleased to join Ventura County's Tri-Counties 
Building and Construction Trades Council in honoring Tony Skinner as a 
true champion of America's workers.

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