[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 102 (Friday, July 11, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1461]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       CONGRATULATIONS, BOB LYONS

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 10, 2003

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Bob Lyons as 
he enters retirement. For nearly 33 years, he has worked tirelessly to 
improve the lives and working conditions of Wisconsin workers.
  As the Executive Director of AFSCME Council 40, through good times 
and challenging times, Bob Lyons has been a wise and stabilizing force 
in the Wisconsin labor movement. An active union leader, Bob worked to 
strengthen unions, standing firm against those who sought to weaken 
them. Bob has also been passionate in his protection of worker benefits 
and in his opposition to any limitation of worker rights. In 
recognition of his intellect and integrity, Bob was appointed as one of 
nine members on the AFSCME international judicial panel.
  Bob did not limit himself to working on labor issues. He has also 
worked for greater consumer and community protection and fought the 
reduction of state services--services that are essential to the 
survival and well being of Wisconsin families.
  Today, I join AFSCME Council 40 and other well-wishers in Wisconsin 
in recognizing the service that Bob Lyons has provided to the members 
of AFSCME Council 40, and to the people of Wisconsin. He has been an 
outstanding leader. Bob Lyons is one of Wisconsin's best and we are 
proud to congratulate him as he retires this summer.
  Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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