[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 72 (Friday, June 10, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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          TRIBUTE TO ROBERT VALDEZ: EMPLOYEE OWNER OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. TOM LANTOS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 10, 1994

  Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the outstanding achievements 
of Robert Valdez of San Bruno, CA. On May 19, Mr. Valdez received the 
honor of being named the ``Employee Owner of the Year'' by the Employee 
Stock Ownership Plan Association, for his outstanding efforts to 
promote employee ownership.
  Mr. Valdez was chosen from among thousands of employee owners across 
the Nation through a very selective process, first as the nominee from 
California, then as the national award recipient. A graduate of San 
Francisco State University and a Navy veteran, Mr. Valdez embodies the 
spirit of employee ownership and hard work.
  After holding several positions in printing companies in the San 
Francisco area, Mr. Valdez joined Bofors, Inc., a printing company in 
San Mateo, CA, where he has distinguished himself in many instances 
over the past year as an estimator.
  He almost singlehandedly established the employee newsletter at 
Bofors, and continues to write and edit much of its copy. He is an 
active participant and leader in Bofors employee owner meetings, and 
shares his knowledge of how to create an ownership culture with his 
fellow employee owners in a highly effective manner.
  Mr. Valdez has assisted the California chapter of the ESOP 
Association by writing an employee owner column in the ESOP's 
newsletter. He has as well actively participated in the California 
group meetings.
  In 1993, Mr. Valdez completed a course in employee ownership for 
nonmanagement employees sponsored by the ESOP Association and in which 
he distinguished himself in such discussions.
  Mr. Valdez has been an excellent example to his fellow workers 
through his hard work, his leadership, and his initiative in promoting 
employee ownership. He shows commitment and dedication both to his work 
and his family.
  Mr. Speaker, I extend my most heartfelt congratulations to Mr. 
Valdez, Employee Owner of the Year, for his leadership and dedication.

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