[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 180 (Monday, November 28, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S7905]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      REMEMBERING DANIEL G. McKAY

 Mrs. McCASKILL. Mr. President, today I wish to honor the life 
of Daniel G. McKay who passed away on November 10, 2011. It is with 
deep sorrow that I offer my condolences, to his wife Sharron for the 
loss of her beloved husband, to his two sons: Dan Jr. and Mark, and to 
his three grandchildren; Jesse, Dana and Danny.
  A native of St. Louis, MO, Dan grew up in north St. Louis and 
attended Central High School. He began his career after high school as 
a truck driver and worked for over 30 years as a driver for several 
local companies.
  Dan assumed leadership in the Teamsters and spent much of his life 
and career working tirelessly to secure the rights of working men and 
women. Within Teamsters' Local 600, Dan held several leadership 
positions including business representative, recording secretary and 
President. His passion for helping others also led Dan to become 
President of Teamsters Joint Council 13 in 2002, representing over 
25,000 Teamster families in Missouri. Dan also held several positions 
in the Missouri Kansas Nebraska Conference of Teamsters. He retired 
from both Local 600 and Joint Council 13 in March, 2010.
  It is with great humility and respect that I honor Dan today. His 
dedicated leadership improved the work experience for many Missourians, 
and under Dan's leadership the Teamsters organized and educated workers 
so they would know their workplace rights and could participate fully 
in our democratic society.
  Dan touched the lives of many, and improved the quality of life in 
the community at large. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has 
lost a friend and an advocate, and I have lost a dear friend, advisor, 
and confidant.
  Dan was afraid of no one when it came to defending his friends or 
confronting his adversaries. When I explained to him one time that his 
political support of me was going to cause him trouble, he said, 
``Nothing that I can't handle. We are in this together.''
  Dan will certainly be remembered for his gruff but engaging 
personality as well as for his many accomplishments. Dan was tough, but 
under that tough exterior was a huge heart filled with love for his 
family, for his community and for his brothers and sisters in labor.
  Dan's life and commitment to others serve as an inspiration to me and 
to all Missourians. Our State has truly lost a leader and a hero.
  I extend my deepest sympathies and sincerest condolences to Dan's 
family in their time of bereavement, and I invite the Senate to join me 
in honoring the life and accomplishments of this son of 
Missouri.

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