[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 133 (Tuesday, October 1, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1414]
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   RECOGNIZING MYKE REID ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE 
                  AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION (APWU)

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                     HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 1, 2013

  Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Myke Reid on the occasion of his recent retirement from the American 
Postal Workers Union (APWU).
  Since 2004, Mr. Reid served as Legislative and Political Director of 
the American Postal Workers Union, advocating on behalf of our nation's 
postal service. In addition to serving as Legislative Director, Mr. 
Reid held various roles with the APWU and played an integral role in 
passing important legislation, including the Family & Medical Leave Act 
and reform of the Hatch Act.
  Myke Reid began his career with the United States Postal Service in 
1976 as a clerk in Norfolk, VA. From the beginning, Mr. Reid was an 
active member of the Norfolk local union, serving as newsletter editor, 
steward and local business agent. Mr. Reid's dedication and passion for 
legislative reform won the admiration of his fellow union members, and 
he quickly rose to the position of state legislative director and state 
president.
  In 1984, Mr. Reid came to our nation's capital to work on a 
legislative campaign to protect Social Security. In 1985, he was 
appointed as a Special Assistant to then-President Moe Biller, and 
continued in that role until 1992, when he was selected to fill the 
newly created position of Assistant Legislative Director for the APWU. 
In 2004, he was elected to serve as APWU's Legislative and Political 
Director.
  Mr. Reid worked tirelessly on behalf of our nation's postal workers 
to advocate for decent pay and benefits, safe working conditions, and 
respect and dignity on the job. Mr. Reid also played an essential role 
in passing reforms to the Federal Employees Retirement System Act, the 
Spouse Equity Act, the Postal Employees Safety Enhancement Act, and the 
Veterans Employment Opportunities Act. The enthusiasm that Mr. Reid 
brought to his work has earned him respect throughout the halls of 
Congress and with APWU members. He has truly set the bar high for those 
who follow in his footsteps.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating Myke 
Reid on this occasion and in commending him for his service and his 
work to represent the interests of America's Postal Workers and working 
families across the nation.

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