[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 155 (Friday, November 7, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2186]
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                     TRIBUTE TO JOHN N. STURDIVANT

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                           HON. FRANK R. WOLF

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 5, 1997

  Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, and distinguished colleagues, today I rise to 
acknowledge the work of John N. Sturdivant, president of the American 
Federation of Government Employees, who died October 28 after a long 
battle with leukemia.
  I admired Mr. Sturdivant for his committed advocacy on behalf of the 
Federal worker. Having first-hand knowledge of how very difficult it 
can be at times to be an outspoken friend of the Federal worker, I rise 
to commend his convictions and integrity in championing the national 
service of the Federal employee.
  All too often, hard working and dedicated Federal employees become 
the target of unfair treatment from both the Government and citizens 
they serve. Nevertheless, their work is essential and vital to our 
constituents. Mr. Sturdivant recognized their value to this country and 
thus dedicated his career to their advocacy.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing I want to extend my sympathy and prayers to 
the family and friends of Mr. Sturdivant as we mourn the loss of this 
friend of the Federal worker.

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