[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 153 (Wednesday, November 5, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S11786]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      FAREWELL TO JOHN STURDIVANT

 Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, yesteday, the Federl employee 
community said a final goodby to John Sturdivant, the president of the 
American Federation of Government Employees. John lost his battle with 
leukemia on October 28.
  John Sturdivant lead the American Federation of Government 
Employees--AFGE--since 1988. In fact, in August he won reelection to 
another term. To say that he will be missed is an understatement.
  Although we did not always agree over the years, there was never any 
question of John's ultimate goal--protection of the interests of 
Federal employees.
  John Sturdivant was a strong leader and forceful defender of the 
rights of Federal employees. He recognized the need for public 
servants. Federal employees provide a necessary and valuable service to 
our country. They should not be misunderstood or mistreated or 
maligned. John was himself a good public servant and worked hard to be 
a strong advocate.




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