[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 141 (Monday, September 8, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1720]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF 
                           POSTAL SUPERVISORS

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                          HON. JOHN A. YARMUTH

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 8, 2008

  Mr. YARMUTH. Madam Speaker, it is with great honor that I rise today 
to recognize the National Association of Postal Supervisors on their 
100th anniversary. This organization, which started in my hometown a 
hundred years ago, has become an international leader in the fight for 
workers' rights.
  In 1908, 50 individuals gathered at the Seelbach Hotel in Louisville, 
Kentucky, to fight for the working conditions of their fellow 
employees. These individuals were tired of endless hours without break, 
deplorable working conditions, low and inequitable pay, and stringent 
penalties for speaking out. This meeting marked the beginning of a 
powerful voice in Washington that now represents 34,000 active and 
retired employees. NAPS has fought hard to provide hard-working people 
with a decent salary, proper benefits, and the opportunity to work with 
dignity. And today, on their 100th anniversary, it is safe to say they 
succeeded.
  Generations of postal supervisors have come and gone since that day 
in 1908, and each has built upon the accomplishments of their 
predecessors. NAPS continues to fight for reform, taking a stand for 
full pension and health care benefits, working to bring postal 
leadership into line with the 21st century, and increasing the revenue 
for the United States Postal Service. The organization is also leading 
the call for a vote by mail system so every individual has the 
opportunity to participate in our democracy regardless of the barriers 
they face on election day.
  With NAPS' long history of success, I feel confident the organization 
will continue to deliver victories for the next generation of postal 
supervisors. As the congressional Representative for Branch 1, the 
first of what will grow into scores NAPS' branches in all 50 States, 
Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam, I offer my sincere thanks 
for years of hard work and wish you a happy centennial celebration.

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