[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 101 (Thursday, July 28, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: July 28, 1994]
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                      TRIBUTE TO JOHN J. DRISCOLL

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                           HON. SAM GEJDENSON

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 28, 1994

  Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, the State of Connecticut has lost one its 
most popular and charismatic labor leaders. John J. Driscoll died on 
Thursday, July 21, at the age of 82. John's decades of dedication to 
our State's working families earned him the title of ``Mr. Labor.''
  In 1935, Mr. Driscoll became the first secretary-treasurer of the 
Connecticut Congress of Industrial Organizations. He later went on to 
serve as president of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, a position he held for 
nearly a quarter-century before his retirement in 1985.
  After leaving that post, Mr. Driscoll taught at the University of 
Connecticut. He also remained committed to Connecticut citizens, 
working tirelessly to help those who lost their jobs due to plant 
closings.
  Mr. Driscoll was made a Knight of St. Gregory by Pope Paul VI for his 
work with the Diocesan Labor Institute, and was awarded Italy's Star of 
Solidarity for his efforts in flood relief. He is survived by his wife 
Margaret, a son, and grandson.
  The loss of John Driscoll will be felt deeply throughout Connecticut. 
His determination and compassion are an example for us all.

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