[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 47 (Thursday, April 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E571]
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                      TRIBUTE TO EDGAR A. SCRIBNER

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 13, 2000

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, today I reflect on the career of Mr. Edgar A. 
Scribner, as he retires from the Presidency of the Metropolitan Detroit 
AFL-CIO and is honored this evening in Detroit, Michigan.
  For over 40 years, Ed has worked to improve the lives of working 
people and the Metro-Detroit community at large. After earning a B.S. 
from Wayne State University and attending the Institute of Labor and 
Industrial Relations, Ed planted his roots firmly in Detroit--the 
heartland of the organized labor movement. His labor activism began at 
Teamster Local Union #372, carried him to the Michigan Teamsters Joint 
Council #43 and finally, almost 12 years ago, to the Metro-Detroit AFL-
CIO.
  Ed embodies the ideals, values and basic tenets of organized labor 
and community service. He has worked on behalf of those principles for 
most of his life, doing so with intelligence, diligence and depth. He 
was effective--displaying strength and charm simultaneously.
  He has indeed touched many, many lives. From inspiring young people 
in the classrooms at Wayne State and the University of Michigan or the 
Detroit Area Boy Scouts Council, to working on health care issues while 
serving on the Greater Detroit Area Health Council Board or as the 
Chairman of the Blue Care Network Board of Directors, the breadth and 
success of Ed's service to the community are indeed impressive. There 
is no doubt that his example inspires future labor and community 
activists to follow his lead.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join my salute of an exceptional 
leader: Edgar A. Scribner. His work on behalf of working people, the 
people of Metro-Detroit and our community at-large will resonate for 
many years to come. I wish him good health and happiness upon his 
retirement.

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