[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 79 (Tuesday, June 8, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1069]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING MR. DAVID SICKLER

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 2004

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Mr. David Sickler, a 
lifelong champion for working families.
  Mr. Sickler serves as the Director of the Southern California State 
Building and Construction Trades Council. Under his leadership, Mr. 
Sickler has successfully advanced the goals of the Council and has 
proven to be one of the most talented and effective union organizers in 
the country. In particular, he is at the forefront of the national 
movement to promote and protect the rights of immigrant workers.
  For over a decade, Mr. Sickler has served as Chair of the University 
of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) Labor Center's Advisory Committee. 
His dynamic and compassionate leadership on the Committee make him an 
excellent role model for people of all ages who seek social justice in 
their communities.
  The celebration of the 40th anniversary of the UCLA Labor Center is a 
testament to the hard work and tireless leadership of David Sickler and 
so many others who have dedicated their lives to advancing the causes 
of working families in this nation. I salute David Sickler, and other 
great labor leaders such as Dolores Huerta, Reverend James Lawson, and 
Tom Rankin, for their commitment and determination to bring social 
justice to our country.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge the body to recognize labor leaders of the past, 
the UCLA Labor Center, and all union organizers throughout America.

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