[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 140 (Tuesday, October 7, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1991]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING ROSA WALKER DISTINGUISHED LABOR LEADER

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                         HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 7, 2003

  Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Ms. Rosa Walker for 
her 38 years of dedicated service to the working men and women of 
Texas.
  Ms. Walker's dedication to public service is deeply ingrained in her 
character. A native Texan of Hemphill, her interest in the labor 
movement grew while employed with Southwestern Bell. As a member of the 
executive board for the Communications Workers of America (CWA), Ms. 
Walker was persistent in her commitment to protect and empower the 
working people of Texas.
  She continued on this path as an organizer for the Industrial Union 
Department of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of 
Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and an employee of the Harris County 
AFL-CIO.
  Ms. Walker is steadfast in her commitment to the principles of 
Democracy and citizenship, organizing numerous voter registration 
drives and get out the vote programs. She is also the former Vice 
President of the Texas Coalition of Labor Women, founder of the Texas 
Consumer Association and a former member of the Texas Judicial Conduct 
Committee.
  Ms. Walker's life exemplifies commitment to public service. Her many 
and significant contributions to the labor movement have helped color 
the landscape of the American political system by raising awareness of 
the issues affecting the working people of America.

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