IL HR0867

Congratulates John A. Grande on his retirement from a career serving the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, Carpenters Local 1539, and Carpenters Local 13

Recognizes Grande's initiation into Carpenters Local 1539 on October 2, 1986, and completion of a four-year apprenticeship

Acknowledges Grande's various union leadership roles including trustee (2001-2010), vice president (2010-2014), financial secretary treasurer (2014-2017), and president (2017-2018)

Notes Grande's service as assistant coordinator for the Mid-America Carpenters Apprentice & Training Program (1997-2014) and regional council representative (2014-2024)

Highlights Grande's involvement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and role as vice president of the Chicago and Western Lakes Port Council