[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 96 (Thursday, June 24, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1198]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING RON GETTELFINGER FOR HIS LEADERSHIP OF THE UAW

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                               speech of

                          HON. STEVE DRIEHAUS

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 23, 2010

  Mr. DRIEHAUS. Mr. Speaker, I want to pay tribute to the dedicated 
service of Ron Gettelfinger, the outgoing president of the United Auto 
Workers.
  As UAW president for the last 8 years, Ron worked tirelessly to renew 
America's manufacturing sector, and move American manufacturing forward 
with focuses on advanced technology and renewable energy development.
  During a time when American manufacturing was on the decline, and the 
American economy began sinking into the deepest recession in 
generations, Ron fought hard to keep jobs here at home, and was a 
leading voice for workers' rights.
  Whether pushing for a fair wage or standing up for expanded access to 
health care, Ron Gettelfinger has been an unwavering advocate for all 
of America's working families. He understood that the middle class and 
manufacturing are the backbone of our Nation's economy and the root of 
America's prosperity.
  His leadership will be missed.

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