Legislator Awards

Congressman George V. Voinovich

Senator George V. Voinovich (R-OH, fifth from left) accepts his Great Lakes Legislator of the Year Award in 2003 from members of the Task Force and friends. Joining him were (left to right) Michael J. Siragusa (Oglebay Norton Marine Services Company), Dick Gabel (ILA), John D. Baker (Great Lakes District Council, ILA), James H.I. Weakley (Lake Carriers' Association), Mitch Hecht, (ISG), Tim Buxton (United SteelWorkers of America, District 1), Mike LaWell (ISG), and Daniel L. Smith (American Maritime Officers).