[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 124 (Thursday, September 26, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1670]
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                IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF STEVE YOKICH

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 25, 2002

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, in recognition and 
remembrance of Mr. Steve Yokich, former UAW President, family man, 
dedicated activist, and dear friend to many.
  Mr. Yokich, an exceptional leader, leaves behind a rich legacy of 
enhancing, protecting, and tenaciously fighting for the rights of 
America's auto workers. For over four decades, Mr. Yokich was the 
unwavering voice and champion of thousands of auto worker and their 
families,
  As a highly skilled tool and die maker, Mr. Yokich began his career 
as a dedicated and vocal union activist. As he ascended the ranks of 
the UAW, his strong leadership skills, tough negotiating skills, and 
creative conflict resolution abilities served him and his membership 
well in assisting the union in making major strides that greatly 
improved the lives of workers and their families. Additionally, Mr. 
Yokich procured strong relationships with other unions, including the 
United Steelworkers of America.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of a truly outstanding individual, Mr. Steve Yokich, who dedicated 
forty-six years of his life toward the betterment of workers and their 
families. Please join me as I extend my sincerest condolences to the 
family and friends of Steve Yokich; and also to the members and 
leadership of the UAW—all of whom were witness to his personal 
integrity, tenacity, kindness and determination to help others.

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