[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 142 (Friday, October 11, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1502]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         RECOGNIZING MYKE REID

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                        HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 11, 2013

  Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Myke Reid 
for his distinguished service and commemorate his retirement from the 
American Postal Workers Union (APWU). From the beginning of his postal 
career as a clerk in 1976, through serving as the Legislative Director 
of the APWO since 2004, Mr. Reid has tirelessly fought for and proudly 
represented our Nation's postal workers.
   Since arriving in Washington, DC in 1984, Mr. Reid played a major 
role in shaping important legislation and worked tirelessly as a strong 
and effective advocate for postal workers across the country. As first 
the Assistant Legislative Director of the APWU, then the Legislative 
Director, he played a key role in the development and passage of many 
bills that made life better for people everywhere. His accomplishments 
can be seen in the bills he fought for, including the Family and 
Medical Leave Act, reform of the Hatch Act, and the Postal Employees 
Safety Enhancement Act. His career was dedicated to serving our 
nation's postal workers and strengthening our nation's postal system.
   Mr. Reid's accomplishments and dedication to serving others extended 
far beyond the halls of Congress and the legislative arena. While 
working, he remained very involved and active in his community. His 
energy and enthusiasm also carried into his love of golf and 
photography. He also was a great fan of jazz music and the great New 
Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House to join me in 
congratulating Myke Reid on his retirement and commending him for his 
years of service to our nation's postal workers.

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