[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 46 (Tuesday, April 25, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E572-E573]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF JAMES ANTHONY ZACK, A CHAMPION OF LABOR

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 25, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the life of 
James Anthony Zack, who was truly a champion for the rights of working 
people in northeast Ohio and a proud and dedicated Teamster.
  Jim served for 18 years as a Union Trustee, Vice President, and in 
June of 1997, was elected President of Teamsters Local #1164. He was 
constantly working to further his knowledge of the issues and areas of 
concern to Ohio's working families. In 2002, he received a certificate 
in labor relations from Cleveland State University.
  A 1958 graduate of Elyria High School, Jim had over 25 years in sales 
at Pepsi Cola of Elyria, close to 23 of which were as a driver 
salesman. Additionally, Jim owned and operated his own businesses as a 
distributor for 7-Up and Pepsi.

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  Well liked by those who knew him, Jim truly brightened and enriched 
the lives of all those around him. His devotion to the Teamsters and 
the members he worked so hard to represent was matched only by his love 
and devotion to his family and faith. My thoughts and prayers are with 
his wife, Barb, children, Jim Jr. and Debbie, and five grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of the life of James Anthony Zack. His dedication on behalf of working 
people has served to uplift our entire community.

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