[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 97 (Tuesday, July 9, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1026]
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                       HONORING RICHARD MICHALSKI

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 9, 2013

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary 
career of my friend Richard Michalski. Rich is retiring after over 40 
years of service with the International Association of Machinists and 
Aerospace Workers (IAM).
   I had the pleasure of first meeting Rich when I was elected to 
Congress nearly 20 years ago. I have always appreciated his honesty, 
straightforward approach, and wise counsel.
   Rich was first initiated into IAM Local Lodge 1916 and worked as a 
welder at General Electric in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1968. He held 
several positions in his local lodge, including steward, chairman of 
the bargaining committee, and president.
   Rich has always been involved at the grass roots level, volunteering 
many hours promoting the rights and representation of all workers.
   Rich became the Director of the Legislative and Political Action 
Department at IAM in 1992. In this capacity, he was involved on a daily 
basis with legislation that affects working men and women.
   Rich joined the ranks of the IAM's Executive Board as the General 
Vice President in charge of IAM Headquarters in 2006.
   I want to thank Rich for his lifelong commitment to supporting labor 
rights, promoting fair trade and boosting U.S. exports. I congratulate 
Rich and wish him the best in his much deserved retirement.

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