[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 105 (Wednesday, September 8, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1555]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


           TRIBUTE TO UAW LOCAL 599 REUTHER AWARD RECIPIENTS

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 8, 2004

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to pay special 
tribute to 17 members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) local 599, who 
on September 18, 2004 will be presented with the Walter Reuther 
Distinguished Service award. The recipients of this prestigious award 
are Jesse W. Perry, Dave Carr, Michael S. Polovina, Gordon Harman, 
Matthew Yard, Dewayne A. Butterworth, Dan Emerton, Mark Fillmore, 
Andrew T. Puro Jr., Robert G. Singer, Michael C. Wright, Willie Duncan, 
John W. Bishop, Bill Gawne, Dave Rinker, James R. Ottaway, Donald P. 
Sorensen, and Earl W. Stephens.
  The Walter Reuther Distinguished Service award is bestowed on union 
members who have authenticated 20 years of notable service. Walter 
Reuther believed in helping people. He also believed in human dignity 
and social justice for all. The awardees have committed themselves to 
these very ideas and principles. Their leadership and unwavering 
commitment to securing and keeping automotive manufacturing jobs in the 
Flint area is without a doubt commendable. They have constantly fought 
for decent wages, education and training as well as human and civil 
rights. Their efforts have greatly improved the quality of life for the 
UAW's membership. It is an honor to recognize these special 
individuals, for they have faithfully, without reservation served their 
union and community.
  Mr. Speaker, many people have greatly benefited from the leadership 
and service of these awardees. They are individuals of moral character 
committed to improving the welfare and dignity of those employed in the 
automobile manufacturing industry. I ask my colleagues in the 108th 
Congress to please join me in congratulating these fine people for 20 
years of impeccable service to their union and community.

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