[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 178 (Thursday, December 3, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2888-E2889]
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                      HONORING JACK WILLIAM WAGNER

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 3, 2009

  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, it is with great sadness that I rise today 
to pay tribute to the late Jack William Wagner. Jack passed

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away on November 30th at the age of 85. His funeral is tomorrow in Mt. 
Morris, Michigan.
  Jack Wagner was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II 
aboard the destroyer USS Sampson. When the war ended he returned to the 
Flint area and began working for General Motors. He was active in the 
United Auto Workers throughout his career. Elected by his peers, Jack 
served as President of Buick Local 599 before becoming the 
International Representative for UAW Region 1-C, and Assistant Regional 
Director of Region 1-C. He was the National Chairman of the 30 and Out 
Committee that became part of the 1970 National Agreement and continued 
to serve as Honorary Chairman of the 30 and Out Committee.
  Mourning his passing are his two sons, Bryan and Jack, his step 
daughter, Susan Norling, his sisters, Miriam Routely and Verda Mello, 
several grandchildren and great grandchildren, friends including Don 
Spillman, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 
his wife, Dorothy, his son, Gary, and his sister, Mildred Burgoyne.
  Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
remembering the life and work of Jack William Wagner. He was a 
committed, passionate advocate for working men and women; a devoted 
family man and a good friend. I will miss his wisdom, his insight, and 
his enthusiasm. My condolences go out to his family and friends at this 
sad time.

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