[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 26, 1994)]
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                 A SPECIAL SALUTE TO ANNE VARIANO MACKO

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                           HON. LOUIS STOKES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 25, 1994

  Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise today to salute Anne 
Variano Macko, an outstanding individual who recently retired as 
secretary/treasurer of the Communications Workers of America, local 
4340, in Cleveland, OH. On January 14, 1994, a dinner was held to honor 
Anne Macko for her 46 years in the labor movement. I am pleased to 
participate in this tribute to a good friend and dedicated human being.
  Anne Macko has enjoyed a distinguished career with the Communications 
Workers of America. She has served as steward and vice president of 
local 4305 and director of local 4340. She has also represented the 
Communications Workers as a convention delegate and legislative 
conference representative. Her historic election as secretary/treasurer 
of local 4340 marked the first time that a woman has secured this 
important post.
  Throughout her career, Anne Macko has dedicated her life to improving 
the standard of living of working men and women. She has remained 
staunch in her support of workers' rights, and has been willing to 
picket, march, and even be arrested in the struggle for justice.
  In addition to her leadership role with the Communications Workers of 
America, local 4340, Anne Macko has served as secretary and president 
of the Cleveland chapter of the Coalition of Labor Union Women and a 
national delegate to the organization's convention. She is also the 
past vice president of the Ohio State chapter of the Coalition of Labor 
Union Women.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to note that Anne Macko has also been an 
integral force in the community of south Euclid where she resides. She 
is the president of the south Euclid Democratic Club, a member of the 
city chapter Review Commission and a member of the Board of Zoning 
Appeals.
  In addition, Anne Macko has served as a precinct committee woman and 
executive committee member for the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party. 
She also boasts memberships in the American Red Cross, the United Way 
Speakers Bureau, and the National Council on Crime and Delinquency. We 
were pleased in 1990 when this dynamic individual was honored for her 
accomplishments by being inducted into the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame.
  Mr. Speaker, I take pride in saluting Anne Variano Macko today. I 
fondly recall her visits to Washington, DC, over the years in 
conjunction with the Communication Workers annual legislative 
conference. On those occasions, she and I would be joined by Barbara 
Easterling, secretary-treasurer of the national organization; Ed 
Phillips, president of local 4340; and Mike Plezia, the organization's 
executive vice president, for a delicious meal and chat at Ruth Chris 
Steak House. I will miss those special meetings.
  Mr. Speaker, Anne Macko has been unwavering in her commitment to 
working men and women throughout the State of Ohio and Cleveland 
community. Upon the occasion of her retirement, I applaud her and 
congratulate her for a job well done.

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