[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 137 (Thursday, October 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1910-E1911]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         IN HONOR OF JACK LICK

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                        HON. COLLIN C. PETERSON

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 16, 2002

  Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, Jack Lick retired one year 
ago as vice president of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and 
Grain Millers International Union of Minnesota and North Dakota. Jack 
was dedicated to the union that he served for many years and he made 
the needs of working people a top priority.
  Jack took the time to administer to the needs of his members by 
helping them through difficult professional and personal times. He 
enabled new members to develop their leadership skills to better ensure 
the future success of all members. You could see Jack swell with well-
deserved pride as those he mentored excelled and led with both passion 
and authority.
  Over the past many years, I worked closely with BCTWGM on several 
important issues, including fair trade and agricultural policy. Jack 
was always by my side as we sought to improve conditions for workers. 
We fought against NAFTA, the WTO, and other policies that protected 
corporations and governments at the expense of workers and farmers. We 
forged new partnerships between labor and

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farmers to enhance the future for everyone in rural America.
  Our work is not done but I know that, although Jack has retired, he 
will always remain an active and important voice for labor.
  I thank Jack Lick for his years of hard work and dedication. I extend 
my appreciation to his wife, Mary Lou, and their children, Carolyn, 
Jennifer, and Jeff. We will not forget your kindness and love for your 
fellow union workers.

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