[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 45 (Tuesday, April 11, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S2521]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                  IN RECOGNITION OF EDGAR A. SCRIBNER

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
friend of mine who is also a friend to the working men and women of 
Michigan, Edgar A. Scribner. Ed recently retired from his position as 
President of the Metropolitan Detroit AFL-CIO.
  Ed Scribner began his working career with the Detroit Free Press in 
1950, a career which was interrupted from 1952-1954 when he served his 
country in Korea with the United States Army. He has always been an 
active supporter of the rights of workers, and was elected Vice 
President of Teamster Local Union #372 in 1962. He also served his 
local as Trustee and President, and was selected for additional 
leadership positions with Michigan Teamsters Joint Council #43. In 
1988, he was first elected President of the Metropolitan Detroit AFL-
CIO, a position he has held until this year.
  Ed's contribution to community life has truly known no bounds. He has 
worked tirelessly on behalf of numerous charities and took a leadership 
role on behalf of United Community Services, metro Detroit's Torch 
Drive agency. In 1992, duty called Ed in a new direction when he was 
elected to the Board of Governors of Wayne State University, helping 
one of the nation's leading urban research universities find new ways 
to serve metropolitan Detroit.
  Through it all, as a labor leader, a humanitarian, and an education 
leader, Ed's calling card has been his sincerity. Those who know him 
have come to appreciate the genuine affection he holds for people. 
While he's never been reluctant to take a stand concerning the big 
issues of his day, Ed has never forgotten that in the end it's all 
about people and making their lives better.
  Caring about people has been a way of life for Ed Scribner, not just 
a job. So I have no doubt that even in his retirement, Ed will continue 
to serve his community in many ways. I am sure that his children, and 
especially his grandchildren, will keep him at least as busy as his 
commitments to the many non-profit and educational institutions with 
which he is currently involved. And I also know that the men and women 
of the AFL-CIO can count on Ed to continue to stand with them in their 
ongoing efforts on behalf of the working people of our nation.
  Mr. President, I know my colleagues will join me in extending 
congratulations and best wishes to Ed Scribner, President of the 
Metropolitan Detroit AFL-CIO, on the occasion of his 
retirement.

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