[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 16, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1279]
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                       IN HONOR OF FRANK VICKERS

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 16, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of the USWA's 
most respected leaders, Frank Vickers. Over the past 30 years, Frank 
Vickers has dedicated his life to work extremely hard for the Steel 
Workers of Ohio. He joined the USWA in 1957, and since that time he has 
served as Local 5684 President, District 30 Organizing Coordinator, 
Ohio Legislative Coordinator and the Ohio Legislative Representative.
  Frank has chaired USWA negotiations with LTV Steel, Timken, American 
Steel Foundries, Amsted Industries, Armco, Inc. and Republic Engineered 
Steels. Frank has also served as Vice President of the Cincinnati AFL-
CIO Central Labor Council.
  Frank Vickers has been a dedicated USWA worker for the last 30 years. 
In that time he has made tremendous strides in improving the 
productivity of the USWA. Through his efforts the USWA has expanded 
their influence all over the country in order to benefit the steel 
workers.
  Frank has not only been a successful advocate for steelworkers but 
has also been a dedicated family man. His efforts are greatly 
appreciated by all the members of the USWA. He is not only a hard 
worker, but a good friend to all.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in honoring this dedicated man, 
Frank Vickers, for 30 years of serving the Steelworkers. I would like 
to wish Frank the best of luck and good fortune in the future.

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