[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1367]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





              CONGRATULATING DAVID ROLF ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 5, 2018

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my 
friend, David Rolf for his years of dedicated work as founding 
president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 
775. After 15 years of impressive work, David is handing off the 
presidency of SEIU 775. In the years since David has led the union, he 
has been an indispensable force for labor issues in the State of 
Washington, and has been recognized nationally. I am certain he will 
continue to be in the years to come.
  David started his union career as an SEIU organizer where he worked 
hard and, over the years, rose through the ranks to become the Vice-
President of SEIU International. There are few in my community who 
don't admire the work he has done, and it is not hard to see why. David 
and SEIU 775 are a strong force motivated by the interests of the 
workers they represent.
  Whether it be winning raises for the caregivers his union represents, 
expanding SEIU 775 to represent more workers, or leading the movement 
for a fifteen dollar living wage in the cities of SeaTac and Seattle--a 
movement that spread throughout the nation, David's passion for helping 
members of his community is astounding. His contribution to the fight 
for working people has changed the lives of so many, and earned the 
respect of many more.
  David will still be active and remain president of Working WA and the 
Fair Work Center. I look forward to hearing about his upcoming 
achievements.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I recognize David Rolf for 
his diligent work representing working Americans. I congratulate him on 
all of his success, and wish him all the luck in his future endeavors.

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