[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 139 (Friday, September 25, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1363-E1364]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      LIFE OF WILLIAM C. WAGGONER

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 25, 2015

  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor 
the life of William C. Waggoner.
  William C. Waggoner is the first Vice President of the International 
Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE). He served as the Western States 
Director and Business Manager for Local 12. Organized labor in the 
state of California has benefited from Mr. Waggoner's leadership and 
influence.
  The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) was founded in 
1896. IUOE today has approximately 400,000 members in 123 local unions 
throughout the United States and Canada.
  IUOE is the 10th largest union in the American Federation of Labor 
and Congress of Industrial Organizations.
  In 1970, Mr. Waggoner was elected to serve as President of Local 12. 
From 1976-2012, Mr. Waggoner served as the Business Manager of his 
chapter. As a District Representative, he was able to advocate on 
behalf of members.
  Members of Local 12 recall Mr. Waggoner's influence on the union 
movement with gratitude and admiration.
  Mr. Waggoner dedicated his life to advancing the principles of 
organized labor. Under his leadership Local 12 developed a nationally 
recognized apprenticeship training program.
  Mr. Waggoner established a legacy in the realm of organized labor.
  His commitment to protecting the rights, wages, and benefits of 
working people has bettered the lives of working men and women.

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