[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 161 (Thursday, September 17, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E858]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING DALE BRIGHT'S DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO LABORERS 242

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 17, 2020

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, it is my privilege to rise to 
recognize Dale Bright on his many years of service as a laborer and 
then as the Political Director of Laborers Local Union 242 and 
congratulate him on his retirement.
  My staff and I were lucky to have the privilege of working with Dale 
on labor rights for several years. Dale has always been a champion of 
workers' rights and through his advocacy he has been able to improve 
the lives of countless workers in Washington. Dale has fought 
relentlessly to ensure everyone has access to a fair and equal 
workplace including living wages, good benefits, and more. He was 
instrumental in implementing Community Workforce Agreements and 
apprenticeship utilization throughout the region. This work has had a 
profound impact on historically marginalized communities. These 
programs have proved to be incredibly successful and helped many people 
start union careers.
  Dale continually demonstrated time and again that he is a community 
builder and passionate leader. Dale encouraged and helped facilitate 
civic engagement and voter registration among members of the Laborers 
Local Union 242. His leadership, knowledge, and personal efforts 
greatly contributed to one of the strongest labor unions in the 
country. The thoughtfulness, work ethic, and enthusiasm Dale brought to 
the Laborers as Political Director will be deeply missed by all.
  Madam Speaker, I thank Dale Bright for his dedicated service to the 
Laborers 242 where he never stopped working to advance the rights of 
workers, and I wish him a happy retirement.

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