[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 23 (Wednesday, February 6, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E141-E142]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. DAVID ARIAN

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                             HON. TED LIEU

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 6, 2019

  Mr. TED LIEU of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to remember and 
celebrate the life of Mr. David Arian, a tireless defender of the 
rights of dockworkers and an invaluable member of our community. Over 
the course of his remarkable career, Dave rose to be the International 
President of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and later 
served on the Los Angeles Harbor Commission.
  Born and raised in San Pedro, California, Dave began working on the 
docks of the Wilmington waterfront when he was only 18 years old. Dave 
became involved with International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) 
and served three terms as local president before being elected as the 
International President. Despite reaching the highest office of the 
union, Dave always described himself as a ``rank and filer,'' and 
maintained his open and down to earth demeanor.
  After his retirement, Dave was appointed to the Los Angeles Board of 
Harbor Commissioners, where he used his decades of expertise to reduce 
air emissions and set a record for cargo volume. Dave served on the 
commission until his death, all the while fighting for what was best 
for the dockworkers and maintaining a vision of the port's future.
  Dave is survived by his children, Sean and Justine, his sister 
Laraine, five grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Dave 
is also remembered by countless friends and colleagues on whom he left 
a lasting impression.

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