[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 54 (Monday, April 16, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E535]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  THE PASSING OF MARK AYERS, PRESIDENT OF THE AFL CIO'S BUILDING AND 
                     CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT

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                         HON. LAURA RICHARDSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 16, 2012

  Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my shock and 
sadness at the untimely passing of Mark Ayers, President of the AFL 
CIO's Building and Construction Trades Department.
  Mark led the BCTD with great skill and amazing grace. He was a 
champion for worker's rights and worked tirelessly to raise the 
standard of living and quality of life for all working people and their 
families.
  Mark was an extraordinary leader who possessed an unwavering 
commitment to improving the lives of working families.
  Mark leaves big shoes to fill and will be missed by all who knew and 
loved him. But his legacy will live on.
  My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult 
time.

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