[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 58 (Wednesday, May 7, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E857]
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                         IN HONOR OF NICK NARDI

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 7, 1997

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Nick A. Nardi, a union 
leader for over 35 years who has worked tirelessly for his members and 
for his community.
  Nick began his union career as a business representative for the 
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 416. Nick earned the 
respect of his peers, and they chose him for higher union office. Nick 
rose to secretary-treasurer and later to president.
  His fellow union leaders quickly recognized Nick's leadership 
qualities and appointed him as a trustee of joint council 41. Nick rose 
to become president of the joint council last year.
  Nick distinguished himself as a labor leader who emphasized the 
importance of organizing, resolving grievances quickly, and helping 
members win a better life for themselves and their families. Nick 
helped to keep the Teamsters on the front line of fighting for justice. 
The Teamsters are a leading force for defending the rights of all 
working people as they fight for fair trucking laws along the border 
with Mexico. They are a crucial counterforce to the evergrowing power 
of large corporations. They are a voice for ordinary people.
  Nick has made sure that the voice was heard and put into daily 
practice. Nick has ensured that union members had access to low-cost 
financial services through his service on the board of directors of the 
Ohio Teamsters Credit Union. Nick has given generously of his time, 
helping community nonprofit organizations such as the Salvation Army, 
City Mission, and Holy Family Cancer Home.
  Mr. Speaker, let us recognize the achievements of Nick Nardi, who 
will receive the Tree of Life Award from the Jewish National Fund of 
Cleveland, OH, on May 28, 1997.

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