[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 96 (Friday, July 21, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1286]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN HONOR OF MR. WILLIAM GAMBATESE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 20, 2000

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of William J. 
Cambatese, a business representative for Sheet Metal Workers Local 33 
for 12 years.
  William Gambatese was the president of Sheet Metal Workers Local 65 
before it merged with the Local 33. In his tenure as recording 
secretary for the Cleveland Building Trades Council, William Gambatese 
played an active role in project labor agreements and was also active 
in local government in Greater Cleveland.
  Mr. Gambatese's commitment to his fellow citizens came out of a 35-
year history as a sheet metal worker. Knowing first hand the metal 
workers' concerns and needs provided the necessary insight to oversee 
activism in union affairs, AFL-CIO committees, Labor Day parade 
activities, and political campaigns.
  William Gambatese was totally immersed in his job and was a dedicated 
representative of all of the membership. Championing the rights of 
workers was only one among numerous other civic activities. Mr. 
Gambatese also chaired the Dollars Against Diabetes Society. Mr. 
Gambatese's life-work encompassed providing ``quality'' life to those 
most in need. Never losing site of what was most important: his family 
and community. William Gambatese's humanitarianism will endure in his 
wife of 29 years, Linda; daughters Laurie and Jennifer; son, Michael, 
stepson Donald, three grandchildren; four brothers, and two sisters. 
Mr. Gambatese was 55 years old.
  My fellow colleagues, please join with me in honoring William 
Gambatese for his lifelong commitment and dedications to workers' 
rights.

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