[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1870]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


       CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION

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                            HON. PAUL TONKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. TONKO. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to honor the 100th 
anniversary of the Civil Service Employees Association.
  I want to publicly acknowledge this organization whose endeavors have 
served the best interests of the workforce in the State of New York. 
Labor unions have played an essential role in ensuring the prosperity, 
safety and liberty of workers in my home state, as well as our Nation, 
and around the world.
  This great group of civil servants was first organized on October 24, 
1910. The Civil Service Employees Association's founding was the first 
known instance of state employees organizing. One hundred years later, 
the Civil Service Employees Association is one of the largest, most 
influential unions in the United States.
  It is New York's largest public employee union, representing 300,000 
active and retired, public and private employees. Its members are an 
integral part of every locality and provide essential services 
throughout the state.
  Today the association's members are the backbone of their 
communities, supporting every kind of charitable cause, service 
organization and community activity. With a membership of dedicated 
employees, the record of the Civil Service Employees Association in 
public service is one to be celebrated.

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