[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 164 (Wednesday, November 4, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1593-E1594]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING LORI PROVINCE ON HER RETIREMENT

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 4, 2015

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Lori Province 
on her retirement after nineteen years with the Washington State Labor 
Council (WSLC), where she has worked tirelessly on behalf of workers in 
Washington State.
  Prior to joining the WSLC, Lori had a strong background in the labor 
community. She served as a union representative for the Washington 
State Council of County and City Employees and for Service Employees 
International Union (SEIU) Local 120 in Everett.
  Upon joining the WSLC in 1996, Lori worked in a variety of roles 
including as the Field Mobilization Director as a Dislocated Worker 
Labor Liaison where she provided layoff aversion services along with 
Trade Act and NAFTA petition development. Lori also handled outreach to 
inform dislocated workers about the employment and training services 
available through the Workforce Investment Act, along with representing 
their interests and beyond.

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  When Lori was appointed Field Mobilization Director in 2008, she 
supported and encouraged the participation of members from a wide 
variety of legislative and community programs. Her efforts were aimed 
at continuing the success of the WSLC's Labor Neighbor Political 
Program and tackling workforce training and apprenticeship issues. Lori 
has also been active in WSLC's Washington Industrial Safety and Health 
Act (WISHA) Monitoring Committee, as well as with several government 
task forces and councils focused on workforce development policies.
  After years of tireless work, Lori announced earlier this year that 
she would retire in November. Despite her retirement, Lori plans on 
remaining active in labor causes and will no doubt continue to make a 
positive impact on our community.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I recognize and congratulate 
Lori Province on her retirement and her outstanding work in the labor 
community.

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