[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 200 (Thursday, December 7, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1670]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF MR. RUBEN BURKS, DEDICATED UAW LEADER AND LIFE-LONG 
                           COMMUNITY ACTIVIST

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                         HON. DANIEL T. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 7, 2017

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the lifelong 
service Mr. Burks has given to the United Automobile Workers and our 
community. He has upheld worker's rights by serving as the UAW Michigan 
CAP Chair and on UAW General Motors Sub Council 2. Additionally, his 
dedication to community activism has included service to the Special 
Olympics, Women's Council, March of Dimes, American Red Cross, and 
Easter Seals.
  These accomplishments coupled with his dedication to our community 
are exemplary. As I continue representing Michigan's Fifth 
Congressional District, I stand by Mr. Burks' example of promoting 
unity by strengthening communities.
  Mr. Burks is a testament to the power of one individual's ability to 
create meaningful, lasting change. As a conscientious and hardworking 
UAW leader, his love for the community and the laborers he served 
comprise a lasting legacy. After 62 years of membership at Local 598, 
Mr. Burks is bestowed the honor of the rededication of the 598 union 
hall as the ``UAW Local 598 Ruben Burks Union Hall''.

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