Bill Text: PA HR53 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing and honoring the Master Builders' Association of Western Pennsylvania on its 125th anniversary.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-07 - Adopted (192-0) [HR53 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-HR53-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 405
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 53 Session of2011
INTRODUCED BY M. SMITH, BRENNAN, BROOKS, CALTAGIRONE, COHEN, D. COSTA, DUNBAR, J. EVANS, FLECK, GEORGE, GRELL, HARHAI, HARKINS, KORTZ, LONGIETTI, MARSHALL, MILLARD, MURT, MUSTIO, READSHAW, ROSS, VEREB, VULAKOVICH, WAGNER, YOUNGBLOOD AND BRADFORD, FEBRUARY 4, 2011
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, FEBRUARY 4, 2011
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and honoring the Master Builders' Association of
Western Pennsylvania on its 125th anniversary.
WHEREAS, The Master Builders' Association of Western
Pennsylvania is a member-driven association committed to
improving the construction industry and maintaining high
professional standards among contractors; and
WHEREAS, On March 19, 1886, a group of builders representing
Pittsburgh and the surrounding communities formed the Master
Builders' Association of Western Pennsylvania to better the
conditions of general contractors and fulfill a need for unified
contractor representation in organized labor dealings; and
WHEREAS, These builders also recognized the value of
promoting the common interests of those in the construction
industry and the need to establish guidelines for quality and
professionalism; and
WHEREAS, In 1922, the Master Builders' Association of Western
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Pennsylvania was proud to be recognized as one of the founding
chapters of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC),
which at that time provided employment to more than 3.5 million
workers; and
WHEREAS, In order to advance the contractor's competitive
stance within the market, the Master Builders' Association of
Western Pennsylvania instituted the Construction Advancement
Program in 1961 through collective bargaining agreements with
the various building trade unions; and
WHEREAS, The Master Builders' Association of Western
Pennsylvania expanded its membership in 1985 to include
respected subcontractor groups, such as the Master Interior
Contractors Association; and
WHEREAS, In 1998, the Master Builders' Association of Western
Pennsylvania negotiated an unprecedented seven-year agreement
with the Carpenters, Cement Masons, Laborers and Operating
Engineers; and
WHEREAS, Today, the membership of the Master Builders'
Association of Western Pennsylvania includes more than 150 of
the region's top general contractors, construction managers,
specialty contractors and service and supplier companies,
collectively accounting for more than 80% of the commercial
construction in the area; and
WHEREAS, The Master Builders' Association of Western
Pennsylvania recently added to its rich history by having its
headquarters designated a Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design Gold certification from the United States Green Building
Council last year; and
WHEREAS, Members are marking the association's 125th
anniversary by featuring 125 buildings that the Master Builders'
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Association of Western Pennsylvania has built to improve the
quality of life in the region; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
Master Builders' Association of Western Pennsylvania on its
landmark 125th anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives thank the Master
Builders' Association of Western Pennsylvania for its commitment
to Pennsylvania workers and for continuing to build the region
and lead the industry by setting the industry safety standard as
the construction industry's leading voice; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
the Master Builders' Association of Western Pennsylvania located
at 631 Iron City Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15205.
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