[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 83 (Friday, May 30, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E886]
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                          TRIBUTE TO BOB KING

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 30, 2014

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the distinguished career 
of Bob King as the United Auto Workers (UAW) assembles for their 36th 
Constitutional Convention next week. Bob King--as an individual, as a 
44-year Member of the UAW and its President since 2010--vividly 
represents the proud and historic tradition of the UAW. Like his union, 
he has devoted his life to the rights to workers, to the fundamental 
belief in collective bargaining, to the strength of diversity, and to 
the cause of economic justice and civil and human rights for all.
  Bob King combines in his leadership a generous spirit--a kindness--
and a tenacious determination. At his core, he is an organizer in the 
finest tradition knowing that workers are stronger when their voices 
are united. He listens broadly, and acts decisively, always with the 
best interest of workers at the UAW and throughout the U.S. and around 
the world at the forefront of his efforts.
  Bob King started his career in his twenties at Ford Motor Co.'s 
Detroit Parts Depot and began his electrical apprenticeship in 1972. He 
joined Local 600 where he later served as President. He served three 
terms as Regional Director and three terms as a Vice President. He took 
the lead as the National Organizing Director and participated in many 
successful negotiations. He has also played a leading role on the 
international stage bringing together the efforts of workers around the 
globe in common cause.
  From serving his country in the U.S. Army, to serving the workers of 
the UAW, Bob King is a unique individual who is smart, thoughtful and 
results-oriented. It has been a privilege to work alongside of him on 
so many policy issues. Mr. Speaker, next week, Bob King will oversee 
the transition of leadership at the UAW, and while he no longer will 
serve as the President, I am confident that he will continue to serve--
and work on behalf of the rights of workers. I also know that he will 
continue to speak out on behalf of the economic and social justice 
issues that are vital to creating opportunity and ensuring fairness in 
our society. I offer my best wishes to Bob and his wife, Moe and look 
forward to the next chapter in advancing the causes they devote their 
lives to.

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