[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 30, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1956]
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             CONGRATULATING PAUL DUFAULT ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 30, 2001

  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Paul 
Dufault on his retirement from the United Food and Commercial Workers 
local 1445.
  For 45 years, Paul has been a passionate and effective voice for 
working families in Massachusetts. During a time of dramatic change in 
our nation's workforce, Paul has shaped the labor movement in our state 
to reflect modern realities.
  While his strategies may have evolved, his principles have never 
wavered--namely, that working men and women deserve decent wages, 
deserve decent and affordable health care and other benefits, and 
deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. He has worked just as 
hard as the workers he represents, and has done his job with dignity, 
class and grace.
  While I'm sure his activism will continue in retirement, I also know 
that Paul's wife Judy, his four children and seven grandchildren will 
be very happy to spend more time with him.
  Mr. Speaker, I know all of my colleagues in the House join me in 
congratulating Paul Dufault on his retirement and thanking him for his 
years of tireless service to the people of Massachusetts. Thank you, 
Mr. Speaker.

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