[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 12, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1063-E1064]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    TRIBUTE TO JULIAN CERVANTES ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM UAW LOCAL 509

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                       HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 12, 1996

  Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize a dear friend and 
tireless advocate for the working men and women of America. Next 
Tuesday, June 18, 1996, Julian Cervantes will retire from the United 
Auto Workers Amalgamated Local Union No. 509 after 43 years of 
dedicated and exemplary service.

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  I have had the distinct pleasure of knowing Julian for most of his 43 
years of membership in the UAW. We started our careers together, 
organizing hard working Americans under the banner of trade unionism 
and fighting to ensure workers would receive a decent wage for jobs 
well done.
  Following his graduation from Roosevelt High School in east Los 
Angeles, Julian began his career at ITT Cannon Electric. In 1956, he 
was drafted and served with distinctin in the U.S. Army. Julian 
returned to ITT Cannon Electric, after his tenure in the Army.
  After serving as UAW committeeperson, in 1968 Julian was elected 
chairperson of over 3,000 members to help with organizing drives for 
UAW Region Six. He also served until 1974 on the staff of the 
International Unions Manpower O.J.T. and an east Los Angeles community 
development corporation as an instructor for on-the-job training 
program.
  In 1975, Julian was elected Local 509's vice president and service 
representative. Among his other duties at local 509 have included: 
cocoordinator of community services; the CAP Council; recreation 
committee; retires committee; and the F.E.P.C.
  Currently, Julian serves as an international trustee, a position he 
was elected to at the International UAW Convention, and as local 509's 
president.
  Julian and his loverly wife of 28 years, Marlene, have four children, 
Lorraine, Larry, James, and Mark, three grandchildren and one great 
granddaughter.
  Mr. Speaker, Julian Cervantes has been a true champion for America's 
working men and women. His legacy of fair and decisive leadership will 
serve as a guiding light for local 509's membership in the days to 
come. I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting this great American 
and wishing him well in his retirement.

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