[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 60 (Thursday, April 29, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E814]
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                    TRIBUTE TO MS. DOROTHY ELLSWORTH

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 29, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the labor career 
of Ms. Dorothy ``Dottie'' Ellisworth-Gannon. Since 1977 Ms. Ellsworth-
Gannon, Assistant Director of the Legislative Department, has served 
the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers with 
distinction (IAM).
  Dottie has announced her retirement efffective June 1, 1999. This 
announcement culminates a career dedicated to advancing the interests 
of working men and women. She is currently a senior member of the AFL-
CIO Administrative Committee, where she worked with affiliated union 
lobbyists to advance and protect common interests in the legislative 
arena.
  Dottie, considered one of Washington's premier lobbyists, has 
demonstrated great effectiveness and sensitivity in dealing with the 
needs and issues that particularly affect IAM members. She has also 
commanded the respect of Members of Congress from both parties who had 
the opportunity to work with her.
  On April 28, 1999, a retirement dinner will be held by the 
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers for her 
dedication and outstanding performance for the past twenty-two years. 
Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in honoring Ms. Ellsworth-Gannon for 
her distinguished labor career and offer her my best wishes for the 
future.

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