Resolution Congratulating Frank T. Libby on Retirement
WHEREAS, President and Executive-Secretary Frank Libby announced his retirement effective June 1, 2018. Mr. Libby gave 42 years of service as a proud member and champion for the brothers and sisters of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. As a member of Local 10, Mr. Libby provided leadership to his local for 38 years during which time he served as warden, recording secretary, business representative and financial secretary-treasurer. He also served as the local's president for 24 years ending June 30, 2018, fulfilling his term.; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Marty Quinn, Alderman of the 13th Ward, has apprised this august body of this occasion; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career Mr. Libby has held various positions within the union, previously serving as business representative, assistant to the president and second vice president of the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters. In 2008 Mr. Libby became the 24th president/executive secretary-treasurer (EST) of the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters, which represents members in 72 counties throughout Illinois and Eastern Iowa. Since its inception in 1881 the Carpenters union has been a driving force in bringing skilled men and women to the construction industry, becoming a positive force in building communities®. The Regional Council has flourished to become the largest building trades union in the state of Illinois with a membership in the tens of thousands; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his leadership as president/EST ofthe Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters, a 38-year delegate to the Regional Council and president of Local 10, Mr. Libby served as a member of the executive board of the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters and the Chicago Federation of Labor. He was a trustee on the Carpenters' Welfare and Pension Funds and the Carpenters' Apprenticeship Training Fund, and proficiently served as chairman or trustee on various health, welfare and pension...
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