Recognition of Mr. Thomas ``cal'' Jenerou

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Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the late Thomas ``Cal'' Jenerou for his dedication to the working men and women of Northern Michigan and his posthumous induction into the Upper Peninsula Labor Hall of Fame.

Cal answered the call of service to our Nation at the young age of 17 as he joined the Navy. During World War II, Cal spent 3 years serving aboard the USS Evarts, a destroyer escort. After more than seven successful escort missions, Mr. Jenerou was honorably discharged on November 13, 1945. Following his valiant service, he returned to Michigan, eventually moving with his wife, Dorothy, to Gulliver, Michigan.

Beginning his career as a boilermaker in 1959, Cal joined the Boilermakers Local 169 and became their local business agent seven years later. Within that role, he worked tirelessly to defend and advocate for the rights of workers in Area 4. Cal's diligence and empathy pushed him to persistently fight for the laborers he represented, ensuring they had proper jobs and sufficient support.

In addition to serving thousands of workers as a business agent, Cal acted as President of the U.P. Building Trades Council and a member of the AFL-CIO Executive Board. He leveraged those platforms to be an essential voice for member unions and contractors, one known for his strong leadership as President and toughness as a negotiator.

Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the late Thomas ``Cal'' Jenerou for his exemplary leadership and service to our country in many capacities. On behalf of Michigan's First Congressional District, I'd like to recognize the late Mr. Jenerou for his posthumous induction into the Upper Peninsula Labor Hall of Fame.

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