October 30, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 172 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1372-E1373]
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     IN RECOGNITION OF JEFFREY KNAUS' CAREER WITH THE PLUMBERS AND 
               STEAMFITTERS UNITED ASSOCIATION LOCAL 400

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 30, 2019

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jeffrey Knaus 
of De Pere, Wisconsin on celebrating his retirement from the Plumbers 
and Steamfitters United Association Local 400. His leadership in 
Wisconsin's trade industry is an excellent example of dedication to a 
craft and service to one's community.
  Jeff began his career with Tweet-Garot Mechanical as a steamfitter in 
1984 and joined the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 298 in Green Bay. 
After completing his apprenticeship, Jeff served on the Steamfitter JAC 
and as a night school instructor for UA Heritage and Steward Training.
  Jeff's commitment to bettering his skills and the industry led him to 
advance in leadership. In 2001, he became full-time Business 
Representative for the NorthEast WI Building and Construction Trades 
Council and served until January 2005 when he was elected Business 
Agent for UA Local 400. When Locals 206, 298, 458 and 786 merged in 
1998 to become UA Local 400, Jeff was elected local union president 
from 2002 to 2004. Jeff was then appointed Assistant Business Manager 
in 2008 and elected Business Manager/Financial Secretary-Treasurer in 
2012.
  As Business Manager for UA Local 400, Jeff served as chairman of the 
Education and Health Funds, President of the Fox River Valley Pipe 
Trades Education Foundation and as a trustee on UA Local 400's DB 
pension plan and profit sharing/401(k) plan. He has also been assigned 
by the UA to serve on the Pipe Fabrication Institute and to represent 
the UA at the last five Metal Trades Department Conferences.
  Throughout his career, Jeff has committed his time and energy to 
serving his community. He has championed opportunities for veterans 
within Local 400, and has been a strong proponent of the UA's Veterans 
In Piping Program. This program provides veterans with 18 weeks of 
accelerated training in the pipe trades, including 6 weeks of classroom 
instruction combined with 12 weeks of on-the-job training. Local 400, 
under Jeff's leadership, has also demonstrated a strong commitment to 
youth education in our community, most recently being recognized with 
the Heart of the Valley Chamber of Commerce's 2019 Business Partner in 
Education Award.
  Jeff has been a tireless advocate on behalf of UA Local 400. He 
believed that the development and success of Local 400 went hand

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in hand with that of the community. Jeff worked tirelessly to foster 
partnerships within the community that have not only advanced the 
interests of the members of Local 400, but also strengthened the 
community it serves.
  Madam Speaker, I urge all members of this body to join me in thanking 
Jeff for his service and dedication to Wisconsin's 8th District and its 
trades industry. I wish Jeff well as he marks the conclusion of his 
proud career

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