[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 127 (Tuesday, September 13, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: September 13, 1994]
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    GEORGE LUCAS OF THE MOVIES HONORED FOR INNOVATIONS IN WORKPLACE

  (Ms. WOOLSEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, the million of Americans who struggle 
everyday to balance the demands of work and family are our true unsung 
heroes.
  That is why it is fitting that this morning, movie genius George 
Lucas, the man behind so many big screen heroes, was recognized by 
Working Mother magazine, and Secretary of Labor Robert Reich for his 
innovative efforts to create a family friendly workplace.
  While Mr. Lucas is truly deserving of this honor, the real winners 
are the 800 persons employed by Mr. Lucas in Marin County, CA--the area 
that I am so proud to represent in Congress.
  These families that work for George Lucas, are provided benefits such 
as child care, flex time, paid family, and medical leave, as well as 
health insurance for domestic partners and their dependents.
  Mr. Speaker, Congress would do good to follow the lead of George 
Lucas by encouraging businesses to ease the burden on working families. 
On behalf of working parents across this Nation, I say to George Lucas, 
``Thank you, and may the work force be with you.''

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