[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 14 (Wednesday, February 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E84]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING UAW LOCAL 1292 WALTER REUTHER DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD 
                                WINNERS

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 8, 2006

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join 
me in recognizing the accomplishments of 4 individuals selected by UAW 
Local 1292 to receive the Walter Reuther Distinguished Service Award.
  The Walter Reuther Distinguished Service Award is one way the United 
Automobile Workers acknowledges the contributions made by its members, 
public officials and community leaders, to the advancement of working 
people and their families. The achievements of each recipient are 
registered with the Wayne State University Labor and Urban Affairs 
Archives at Wayne State University creating a permanent record.
  UAW Local 1292 has selected four persons to receive this prestigious 
award. These people exemplify the attitude of Walter Reuther and strong 
commitment to serving their fellow UAW members.
  Russell Cummins has served the membership for over 19 years. He has 
held the positions of Alternate Committeeman, Trustee and Veterans 
Representative.
  Barbara J. Eastman has served as a Trustee, a Guide, Recording 
Secretary, on the Education Committee, Women's Committee, the Building 
Committee, and the CSC for the past 19\1/2\ years.
  For the past 20\1/2\ years, Ruth A. St. Pierre worked on the Women's 
Committee, Elections, Civil Rights, Citizenship and Legislation, 
Education, Union Label, and as the Retiree Recording Secretary.
  Eva Thornton started her career as a Benefits Representative in 1988 
and has continued in that position until the present day.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
congratulating these four individuals for their outstanding service to 
the UAW. They have exhibited the character to persevere in the fight 
for justice and human dignity. Working men and women have benefited by 
their generosity of time and courage.

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