[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 127 (Tuesday, September 13, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                KILDEE PAYS TRIBUTE TO MR. DONNY DOUGLAS

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 13, 1994

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my colleagues in the 
U.S. House of Representatives to join me in paying tribute to an 
outstanding individual, Mr. Donny Douglas. Mr. Douglas is being honored 
by United Automobile Workers Local 594 with a dedication of the Donny 
Douglas Labor Library on Saturday, September 17, 1994.
  Donny Douglas has been a giant in the labor movement in Pontiac, MI. 
He has been committed to empowering the members of his union through 
education and training. During his tenure as president of local 594 he 
has given his union brothers and sisters the opportunity to express 
themselves so that they can develop their potential.
  Donny Douglas began his career with General Motors in October 1959. 
He became a pipefitter within the plan and progressed through the ranks 
of his union. He began his union career as a production committeeman 
for 6\1/2\ years. He then became the editor of the local 594 newspaper. 
After this he was elected financial secretary of local 594 where he 
served for 6 years. In 1981 he was elected president of local 594. He 
has served continuously in this position since 1981. He is currently 
the longest serving president of a major local union within the UAW in 
the country.
  Under Donny Douglas UAW Local 594 has flourished. It has been at the 
forefront of the development of education and training programs within 
the UAW. There is no question that Donny Douglas has been a major 
influence in UAW Local 594. His outstanding leadership abilities and 
excellent communication skills have served his union well. The decision 
to honor Donny Douglas by naming the library in his honor is the 
cornerstone of his union career.
  Mr. Speaker, it is indeed an honor and pleasure for me to rise today 
to pay tribute to Donny Douglas. He is an inspiration to me and many 
other individuals who work closely with organized labor. I know that by 
naming this great facility in his honor, his union brothers and sisters 
are expressing their gratitude for his selfless dedication to his 
union.

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