[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 102 (Wednesday, July 24, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1341]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


        HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED CAREER OF BOBBY LEE THOMPSON

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 23, 2002

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
career of Bobby Lee Thompson, who recently retired as the United Auto 
Workers Region 8 director. Bobby Lee served as the Region 8 director 
for more than 11 years and served the UAW for 48 years.
  Bobby Lee began his nearly five decades of service to the UAW when he 
was hired as an assembler at the General Motors assembly plant in 
Wilmington, Delaware, on January 11, 1954. He served in numerous 
capacities with the union, including president of UAW Local 435 and as 
an international representative.
  Bobby Lee has been a tremendous advocate for the working man and 
woman in the auto industry. His hard work and dedication to the UAW has 
earned him many accolades. He has even earned international recognition 
as an advocate for workers in the field of independent arbitration. 
Bobby Lee has also taken an active and appreciated role in numerous 
Middle Tennessee community organizations and boards.
  His leadership and vision at the UAW will be sorely missed. I 
congratulate Bobby Lee on his outstanding career and wish him well in 
his retirement.

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