[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 80 (Tuesday, June 8, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1169]
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                   TRIBUTE TO ROBERT D. ANDERSON, JR.

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 1999

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Robert D. Anderson, 
Jr., an extraordinary citizen of San Mateo County, California, who will 
be honored by the San Mateo Central Labor Council on Saturday, June 12, 
1999.
  Robert D. Anderson, Jr. has been a leader in both the labor movement 
and his community for the last twenty-five years. After nineteen years 
of exceptional leadership and service, Bob has announced that he is 
stepping down as President of the San Mateo County Labor Council.
  Throughout his career bob has dedicated himself to improving the 
living and working conditions for families in San Mateo County and the 
airline industry nationwide. He is a former United Airlines mechanic 
and a member of the International Association of Machinists, Local 
Lodge 1781. He is currently the ground safety coordinator at San 
Francisco International Airport.
  During his tenure as President he helped establish, build and chair 
the San Francisco Airport Labor Coalition and its predecessor, the 
Airport Health and Safety Coalition. He has also served on the advisory 
boards of the California Occupational Safety Coalition and Health 
Administration, and the Labor Occupational Health program at the 
University of California, Berkeley.
  Over the last twelve years bob has worked with labor and community 
leaders to bring affordable, high-quality, around-the-clock childcare 
to families who work non-traditional hours. He has also served on the 
Board of Directors of PALCARE, San Mateo County's community-based 
childcare center since its opening in 1993.
  Mr. Speaker, Robert D. Anderson, Jr. is an outstanding individual, a 
respected labor and community leader, and a valued friend. I salute him 
for his remarkable contributions and commitment to our community and I 
ask my colleagues to join me in honoring him upon his retirement as 
President of the San Meteo Central Labor Council.

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