[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 21 (Friday, February 17, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E189]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO CLOYCE DICKERSON

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 16, 2006

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join 
me today in congratulating Cloyce Dickerson as he receives the Walter 
Reuther Award from UAW Local 659. Cloyce will be honored at a reception 
on Sunday by the membership of the Local.
  The Walter Reuther Award is given to UAW members, public officials 
and community leaders, in acknowledgement of their contributions to the 
advancement of working people and their families. 41 years ago Cloyce 
Dickerson began his career with General Motors Chevrolet Manufacturing 
Plant and started his lifelong commitment to improving conditions for 
his fellow workers.
  He was employed with Chevrolet as a skilled tradesman and a Building 
Repairman. He worked for the UAW in the capacities of Alternate 
Committeeman, UAW/CAP Council Member, Jobs Bank Coordinator, Attendance 
Coordinator, EAP Coordinator-International Appointment, Health and 
Safety Representative-International Appointment, Quality Network 
Representative-International Appointment, served on Person to Person 
Committee, the Joint Council, and was chair of the UAW Black Caucus.
  In addition he also was a founding member of the North End ``GOTV'' 
Headquarters, a member of Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 
former Vice-President and life member of the NAACP-Flint Branch, a 
board member of Big Brother/Big Sisters, works with Boys and Girls 
Club, and the Democratic Black Caucus. As the father of six and the 
grandfather of nine, Cloyce understands the importance of instilling 
community values in our youth and was recently honored by the Flint 
Human Relations Commission with the Service to Youth Award.
  Cloyce was inducted into the Afro-American Hall of Fame in 1998. In 
2005 the Bruin Club of Flint gave him the Athletic Alumni Award because 
of his athletic prowess during his high school and college years. 
Cloyce was an All Conference and All State honoree basketball player 
during his years attending Central High School. Attending Mott 
Community College, Cloyce was on the school's 1964 Regional 
Championship Basketball team.
  Mr. Speaker, may the members of the House of Representatives join me 
in honoring a remarkable, committed, compassionate man, Cloyce 
Dickerson, and he is recognized for his lifelong contributions to the 
UAW and its members.

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