[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 56 (Tuesday, April 23, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E513]
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                           HONORING LUIS DIAZ

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                            HON. JANICE HAHN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 23, 2013

  Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Luis ``Louie'' Diaz, a 
distinguished labor organizer and community leader, who is receiving 
the renowned South County ``San Foley'' 2013 Labor Leader of the Year 
Award. Raised in San Pedro, Louie at a young age was exposed to the 
hardworking environment of this port community. Louie became a member 
of Teamsters Local 692, representing Marine Terminal Operators, and 
held the positions of Organizer, Business Agent, and Recording 
Secretary. In 2001, he was elected Vice President of Local 692. He 
currently serves as Vice President for Local 848.
  For the last 23 years, Louie has continued to support his union 
brothers and sisters by serving as a member of the Board of the 
Teamsters Hispanic Caucus California Chapter, the National Hispanic 
Caucus, and the Maritime Trades Department, Southern California Ports 
Council. He is also the Coordinator of the Los Angeles/Long Beach 
Harbor Labor Coalition, which conducts one of the largest Labor Day 
parade and barbecue in the nation.
  Louie's exemplary service to his fellow community and union members 
has earned him this distinct honor. I am proud to recognize such an 
accomplished leader.

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