[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 144 (Thursday, October 6, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                         TRIBUTE TO ELLA YARDLEY

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                             HON. BOB CARR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 6, 1994

  Mr. CARR of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate Ms. 
Ella Yardley for her service and commitment to the Coalition of Labor 
Union Women. On October 12, Ms. Yardley will be recognized for her 
dedication as she is presented with the Coalition of Labor Union Women 
Award. Ms. Yardley has proven herself as a remarkably warm and caring 
person whose lifetime accomplishments are greatly admired by her peers.
  Since the late 1950's, Ms. Yardley has been a working mother. She was 
employed by Chrysler Engineering for 35 years. She has proven to her 
peers that it is possible to raise four children while maintaining a 
leadership role inside and outside of the workplace. Today, her family 
has grown to include nine grandchildren.
  Ms. Yardley has been an active member of the UAW 412 executive board 
and has served as 2d vice president, trustee and guide. In 1993, Ms. 
Yardley was honored as the Region 1 Women's Council ``Woman of the 
Year.'' She has also received the prestigious Harriet Tubman CBTU/APRI 
Award. Ms. Yardley became an active member of CLUW, 20 years ago, and 
has since served as the 1st vice president and recording secretary of 
the Macomb and Oakland Chapters.
  She is currently the CLUW Chapter correspondence secretary as well as 
a chapter pay equity delegate, financial treasurer of UAW 412 Retiree 
Chapter, and a member of the Women's Committee and CAP Committee of UAW 
412. In addition, she is a member of the UAW Region 1 Women's Council 
Retiree Committee Recording Secretary Communications Chairperson.
  Ella Yardley extends her strong moral conviction beyond her family 
and work. She has been an outspoken supporter of the Equal Rights 
Amendment and an active member of the Democratic Party in Livingston 
County.
  Ms. Ella Yardley is an inspiration to all, and I would like to extend 
my congratulations to her as she is honored with the Coalition of Labor 
Union Women's Annual Award.

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