[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 33 (Tuesday, February 27, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E400]
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                   IN REMEMBRANCE OF RONALD G. JONILA

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 27, 2007

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of Ronald G. 
Jonila, and to celebrate his lifelong commitment to the American 
worker. As the president of the United Auto Worker's Local 1005, Ron 
was an active proponent for worker's rights and served his union with 
integrity and honor.
  For years, the American workforce has been confronted with numerous 
challenges from our economy and our world. Through it all, Ron was a 
model of constancy, devoting all his efforts to protecting workers' 
rights, fighting for workforce protections, and ensuring that Local 
1005 thrived in an environment increasingly inhospitable to the 
American worker.
  Ron never shied from a battle when his brothers and sisters of Local 
1005 stood in harm's way. Whether the issue was jobs, health care, 
pensions, or working conditions, Ron always led the charge, and Local 
1005 was well-served by his leadership.
  Ron's devotion to the labor movement was exceeded in intensity and 
passion only by his commitment to his family. Ron was a generous and 
caring husband to Patricia; a loving father to Anthony, Nicholas, 
Thomas and Christopher; and the proud ``Papa'' of Jason and Thomas.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring the memory 
of Ron Jonila. On February 20, 2007 we lost a wonderful husband, 
father, grandfather, friend and brother, but his unwavering commitment 
to family as well as the American workforce will serve as a model for 
us all.

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