[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 45 (Wednesday, April 16, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E679]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HOUSTON QUICK, REBECCA UNDERHILL, KEN WILSON: SAN DIEGO-IMPERIAL 
        COUNTIES LABOR COUNCIL, AFL-CIO FRIENDS OF LABOR AWARDS

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                            HON. BOB FILNER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 16, 1997

  Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker and colleagues, I rise today to recognize 
Houston Quick, Rebecca Underhill, and Ken Wilson, as they are honored 
by the San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO, for their 
dedication to helping working families and organized labor.
  Houston Quick was raised in a union family. I worked with his father, 
H.B. ``Hughie'' Quick, who was an organizer for the International 
Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. Since early childhood, 
Houston has been assisting and supporting labor causes. Motivated by 
his deep commitment, he has created the Houston Quick Organizing 
Scholarship Fund to train a new generation of labor organizers.
  Rebecca Underhill has redefined the word ``voluntarism'' with her 
actions behind the scenes in support of every part of organized labor's 
services and programs. She has volunteered literally thousands of hours 
with the Labor Council, United Way's Labor Participation Program, 
annual food drives, and Labor to Neighbor. She is being honored by the 
Labor Council for this long-time commitment to the working families of 
San Diego.
  Ken Wilson has been a friend to labor with his contributions and 
participation in labor causes and event. Formerly a member of the Hotel 
Employees and Restaurant Employees Union Local 30, Ken is in his 
seventh season as General Manager of San Diego Jack Murphy Stadium. He 
is the type of professional employer who exemplifies positive labor-
management relationships.
  These three individuals are being honored by the Labor Council as 
friends of labor: members of the community whose work has strengthened 
labor's efforts and who have touched the lives of thousands of San 
Diegans. It is truly fitting that the House of Representatives join in 
this recognition of Houston Quick, Rebecca Underhill, and Ken Wilson.

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