[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 49 (Tuesday, April 28, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E679]
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                       IN RECOGNITION OF ROY WYSE

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                        HON. RICHARD A. GEPHARDT

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 28, 1998

  Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a good 
friend and dedicated representative of working people, Roy Wyse. Roy is 
retiring as Secretary Treasurer of the United Auto Workers 
International Union after thirty-six years of leadership in the union.
  Roy was hired by the Ford Motor Company in 1951, and immediately 
joined UAW Local 249 in Claycomo, Missouri. After being elected to the 
shop committee, Roy quickly rose within the UAW leadership. He was 
elevated to Secretary Treasurer in 1995, the second highest office in 
the union.
  The safety and welfare of the working men and women of the UAW have 
always driven Roy's life. He has been a tireless fighter on their 
behalf, and his efforts have had a tremendous impact on the ability of 
working families to hold a secure job, receive a fair paycheck, and 
raise a family. Roy has worked to help people outside the union as 
well. His community involvement has ranged from serving as president of 
a local board of education, teaching Sunday school classes, and working 
as a volunteer fireman.
  I applaud Roy's commitment to public service, and wish him and his 
wife Pat all the best in the years to come.

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