[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 6 (Monday, January 11, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E27]
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  RECOGNIZING PHIL LINDQUIST'S SERVICE TO THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF 
            PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADERS, DISTRICT COUNCIL 5

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 11, 2021

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate Phil 
Lindquist on his retirement from Director of Governmental Affairs at 
the International Union of Painters and Allied Traders (IUPAT), 
District Council 5.
  Me and my staff had the pleasure of working with Phil for several 
years. Rarely have I met someone with the expertise, knowledge, and 
passion Phil possesses. He was an extremely effective advocate for 
workers' rights and genuinely cared about the work he was doing. He 
recognized the need to have a strong, organized union and was an 
important leader in IUPAT, District Council 5.
  For nearly two decades Phil was an incredible Director of 
Governmental Affairs to the union. The impact union leaders have are 
often overlooked, but they are incredibly important. I know his work-
ethic, drive, and dedication will be missed by all and he has left an 
impressive legacy that will be hard for his successor to fill.
  Madam Speaker, I thank Phil Lindquist for spending his career 
advancing the rights of workers and congratulate him on a well-deserved 
retirement.

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