[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 35 (Wednesday, March 25, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S2582]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF ALDO VAGNOZZI

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
good friend from my home state of Michigan, Mr. Aldo Vagnozzi. Aldo is 
retiring after a long and distinguished career as a journalist for 
labor publications.
  In 1948, Aldo Vagnozzi began his career in journalism as a Senior at 
Wayne State University, writing for the Michigan CIO News. He became 
editor of the Michigan AFL-CIO News, and served in that position until 
1968, when he joined the Detroit Labor News. By 1970, Aldo was already 
considered a legend by many of his fellow labor journalists for the way 
in which he kept the labor community informed about news affecting the 
working people of Michigan. One of his colleagues is quoted in the 
Detroit Labor News as saying ``The movement for worker rights and 
justice has been immeasurably strengthened by his dedication to his 
craft and his talents as a labor journalist.''
  Although he is retiring after 50 years of work, that does not mean 
that Aldo Vagnozzi's commitment to the people of Michigan is also 
coming to an end. In early May, he will participate in the Michigan 
Labor Press Conference, where he will share with other labor editors 
and writers some of the insights he gained throughout his career. And 
Aldo will also continue his leadership in the public service arena as 
well. His strong principles and beliefs have earned him the support of 
people from all walks of life and political persuasions in his home 
city of Farmington Hills, Michigan, where he serves as the first 
directly elected mayor in history.
  Mr. President, throughout his 50 years in journalism, Aldo Vagnozzi 
has used the power of the written word to advance the cause of workers' 
rights, safety and justice. I know my colleagues will join me in 
saluting Aldo for his exceptional career and in wishing him well in his 
retirement.

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