[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9158]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING LABORERS' LOCAL 81

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 28, 2014

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I stand 
before you today to recognize Laborers' Local 81 upon the dedication of 
their new Union Hall in Valparaiso. Union members and leaders 
commemorated the event with a building dedication ceremony that was 
held on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at Laborers' Local 81 Union Hall in 
Valparaiso.
  In 1918, Laborers' Local 81 was chartered by what is now known as 
Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA). Local 81 was 
located in Gary until 1977, at which time it was relocated to 
Valparaiso. The skilled members of Local 81 have for many years 
excelled in their work on heavy highway, utilities, commercial building 
construction, tunnel construction, hazardous materials handling, 
asbestos removal, and much more. They place concrete for highways and 
install and repair sewer, water, and natural gas lines within Lake, 
Porter, LaPorte, and Starke counties. These outstanding laborers have 
played a major role in the development of communities throughout 
Northwest Indiana for more than 95 years and are fine examples the 
region's rich history of excellence in its craftsmanship and loyalty by 
its tradesmen. Local 81 members and leaders have demonstrated their 
loyalty to both the union and the community through their hard work and 
self-sacrifice.
  Due to the steadfast determination and extraordinary efforts of 
Business Manager and Delegate to the District Council, Mike Campbell, 
Local 81 is able to open its new Union Hall, which will house 
administrative offices, meeting areas, and a training center in 
Valparaiso. Mr. Campbell's enthusiasm and constant support to Local 81 
and to the community of Northwest Indiana is truly outstanding, and for 
this, he is worthy of the utmost praise.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in honoring Laborers' Local 81 members and leaders as they 
celebrate the opening of their new Union Hall in Valparaiso. I want to 
congratulate these dedicated union members, as well as all of the 
hardworking union men and women throughout America for committing 
themselves to making a significant contribution to the growth and 
development in Northwest Indiana and beyond.

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