I
CONGRA TULA TIONS EXTENDED TO MR. TOM KA VICKY ON RETIREMENT FROM THE CHICAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS
WHEREAS, Tom Kavicky has announced his retirement as Safety Director for the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters and a 45-year member of Millwright Local 1693;and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this special event by the honorable Marty Quinn ofthe 13th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his long and distinguished career, Tom's priorities included employee training and safety. He worked hard to establish relationships inclusive of union and non-union contractors which were critical to the success of the safety program and to ensure safe working conditions for members of the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters; and
WHEREAS, On June 23, 1970, Tom Kavicky became a member of Millwright Local 1693. His determination and talent were recognized and led to increasingly prominent positions including, Liaison to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Region V Offices; Employee Representative to the OSHA Advisory Committee for Construction Safety and Health in Washington, DC; Delegate to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Council; United Brotherhood of Carpenters 3rd District Appointee to the UBC International Education and Training Committee; and, Board Member to the Illinois State Council of Carpenters; and
WHEREAS, As a valued member of the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters, Tom's influence is extensive and his record of service is impressive. His hard work, commitment and dedication to his job have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues. His presence and guidance will be sorely missed; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this fourteenth day of October, 2015 A.D., do hereby express our gratitude and our heartiest congratulations to Tom Kavicky and we extend our very best wishes for his continued success and fulfillment...
Click here for full text