[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 19 (Thursday, February 13, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E287]
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  TRIBUTE TO EVELYN DUBROW ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AFTER 40 
        YEARS OF SERVICE ON BEHALF OF AMERICA'S WORKING FAMILIES

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                        HON. THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 13, 1997

  Mr. FOGLIETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to 
Evelyn Dubrow, whose ceaseless advocacy on behalf of the American 
worker has spanned four decades and has been a catalyst for positive 
change in American society.
  Evy Dubrow began her adult life as a journalist but soon became one 
of the leading voices in the labor movement. After serving as secretary 
of the New Jersey chapter of the American Newspaper Guild during the 
1940's, Evy was hired by the International Ladies Garment Worker's 
Union [ILGWU] in 1956. Shortly thereafter, Evy was sent to Washington 
by the ILGWU where she lobbied for passage of many progressive 
initiatives. Through the Sixties, Seventies, and Eighties she worked 
closely with the leadership of both parties in support of a more labor-
friendly agenda. In the Seventies, in honor of her tireless dedication, 
then-Speaker Tip O'Neill assigned Evy her own chair outside the House 
Chamber doors.
  Evy Dubrow came to Washington a diminutive political novice, but will 
leave behind a legacy of the greatest stature. During her tenure on the 
Hill, Evy pressed for greater access to health care, family and medical 
leave, raising the minimum wage, and ``Buy American,'' long before they 
became fashionable causes. Over the years her intelligence, gentility 
and charm have allowed her to gain access to a veritable Who's Who of 
the Congress. Never one to threaten or cajole, Evy trusted her firm 
grasp of the issues and friendly disposition to get her point across.
  When Evy arrived in Washington there were only three other women 
lobbyists on the Hill and Dwight Eisenhower was in the White House. 
Over the span of her long career, Evy has received more honors than 
time permits me to list here today. Although she is retiring from her 
official post as vice president and legislative director of the ILGWU, 
her love for our institution and her enduring legacy will live on in 
the Halls of Congress. Mr. Speaker, in recognition of Evelyn Dubrow's 
dedication to improving the lives of America's working families, and 
her contribution to the culture of politics, I ask that my colleagues 
join me today in honoring this truly deserving woman.

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