[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 48 (Thursday, March 12, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E308]
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           HONORING THE LIFE OF GERRILYNN ``LYNN'' NISHIMURA

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 12, 2020

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the life of 
Gerrilynn ``Lynn'' Nishimura, whose leadership in the labor community 
has improved the lives of countless people in Washington State.
  On February 5, 2020 Lynn Nishimura unexpectedly passed away after 
beginning her retirement that was set to be filled with two things she 
was most passionate about--travel and continued service to her 
community.
  Lynn Nishimura had an admirable career. She worked her way up at a 
variety of banking institutions, starting as a teller and retiring as a 
Senior Vice President. After her retirement in 2018, Lynn resumed her 
position as an unpaid volunteer of the Puget Sound Labor Agency as 
their Executive Director, where she had been since 2013. The Puget 
Sound Labor Agency credits Lynn Nishimura for providing crucial 
leadership and steering the organization through difficult times with 
her expertise in finance management and her devotion to their mission. 
Lynn Nishimura worked tireless hours during her time with Puget Sound 
Labor Agency to ensure people got the help they needed, from 
guaranteeing wheelchair ramp installations were completed to ensuring 
union member hardship assistance would continue to be available to the 
thousands of people who needed those services. Lynn is remembered for 
her warmth and fearlessness to rise to challenges in order to improve 
the lives of everyone around her.
  Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I recognize the life of 
Gerrilynn ``Lynn'' Nishimura. Her life and dedication to service is a 
reminder that it only takes one person to make lifechanging impacts in 
a community.

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