[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 12, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E438]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO PATRICK D. McLAUGHLIN

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 12, 2003

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, on March 21, 2003 my friend and constituent, 
Patrick D. McLaughlin, will retire from 36 years of service with United 
Parcel Service. On that day, Pat will complete a very distinguished 
career that he began in 1967 as an office assistant. Since then, he has 
enjoyed a steady rise through the UPS ranks.
  During this most recent tenure as the Upstate New York Public Affairs 
Coordinator, Pat has been a valuable source of information, always 
providing a straightforward assessment on the local impact of national 
policy being debated in Washington. UPS provides hundreds of steady, 
good paying jobs in my Congressional District. Pat's capable advocacy 
on behalf of these employees deserves our recognition and demonstrates 
his unwavering commitment to the betterment of the Central New York 
community.
  In knowing and working with Pat through the years, we have developed 
a lasting friendship that will continue even though his duties at UPS 
will soon come to an end. As a friend, I am grateful for the 
opportunity to formally acknowledge his meaningful contributions to our 
community and honor his service to UPS on the floor of the United 
States House of Representatives.
  Good luck, Pat. Thank you for your hard work.

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