[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 207 (Friday, December 22, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2447]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CHARLES A. HAYES POST OFFICE BUILDING

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                               speech of

                           HON. BOBBY L. RUSH

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 19, 1995

  Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in heartfelt support of this measure. 
It gives me great honor to speak in support of the postal facility 
being named in honor of my predecessor in the First Congressional 
District of Illinois, the great Charlie A. Hayes.
  Charlie Hayes was the first international union leader to be elected 
to Congress. He rose through the ranks of the Chicago stockyards to 
become International Vice President of the United Food and Commercial 
Workers Union, then the largest union in the AFL-CIO. He has been 
characterized as the working man's man. His passion for changing unjust 
practices in the Chicago stockyards made him one of the most important 
labor leaders in America. His commitment to working people extended to 
his tenure in Congress.
  Charlie Hayes continued his fight for the ordinary man in Congress. 
His concern for the young, and less privileged was evidenced by his 
introduction of legislation that was aimed at guaranteeing opportunity 
and quality of life for all Americans. His empathy was exemplified by 
his actions, for he was an ardent spokesman for the working class, 
senior citizens, and the underprivileged.
  Mr. Speaker, the Honorable Charlie Hayes makes me proud to be a 
Chicagoan. His character and commitment are worthy of both praise and 
emulation.

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