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Honoring and celebrating the Career of Joseph T. Ashdale.
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WHEREAS, Joseph T. Ashdale, son of Joseph I and Helena, was born and raised with his five siblings in the Mayfair neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ashdale's education saw him attend St. Matthew's School, Father Judge High School, Temple University, St. Joseph's University and Rutgers University; and
WHEREAS, In 1979, following in his father's footsteps, Mr. Ashdale began his apprenticeship in Glaziers Local 252; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ashdale completed his apprenticeships going on to become a Journeyman, Foreman, and Shop Steward; and
WHEREAS, In 1985, Mr. Ashdale was appointed Local 252's first Organizer; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ashdale held the position of Organizer until 1994 when he was elected President and Business Manager; and
WHEREAS, While serving as President and Business Manager Mr. Ashdale gained the reputation of an unyielding advocate on behalf of his members and their families; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ashdale helped facilitate the merger of 15 local unions into one District Council; and
WHEREAS, Other roles Mr. Ashdale has served in include Vice President of the Philadelphia Building Trades, Vice President of the Philadelphia AFL-CIO, a member of the Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board, and Trustee on many Benefit and Apprenticeship Funds; and
WHEREAS, He represented 6,000 Painters, Glaziers, Drywall Finishers, and Wall Coverers throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ashdale was married to his wife Arlene for 36 years until her passing in June of 2021; and
WHEREAS, Joe Ashdale is the proud father of Danielle, Joseph, Patricia, and the late Patrick; and
WHEREAS, As a man of faith, Mr. Ashdale is a strong supporter of the Catholic Church, his alma maters of St. Matthew's Parish, Father Judge High School, and Arlene and his daughter's alma mater St. Hubert's High School for Girls; and
WHEREAS, His faith compelled him to other areas ...
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