[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 53 (Thursday, April 18, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H2149]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING THE LIFE OF DICK FALLOW

  (Mrs. BUSTOS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mrs. BUSTOS. I rise today to talk about the recent passing of Dick 
Fallow, a great friend to working men and women of the Quad-City region 
of Illinois and Iowa and a great ally to American workers.
  Dick spent his life fighting to improve the lives of others. He was a 
tireless and a passionate advocate for working families and a true 
champion for civil rights.
  As a young man, Dick served his country by driving an ambulance in 
World War II. Later, in the 1960s, he fought for civil rights 
legislation.
  He is best known for being a lifelong local and national leader on 
behalf of the American worker. He showed up at every labor rally, 
picket line, and civil rights event. Rain, snow, heat, old age, and 
sickness, nothing could deter Dick Fallow from fighting on behalf of 
working people.
  He was a rousing public speaker and inspired generations of 
Illinoisans and Iowans to get involved in public service. He also was a 
devoted and loving family man.
  I know my husband, Gerry, and I join so many others in extending our 
deepest condolences to Dick Fallow's family. He will truly be missed.

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