[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 133 (Thursday, July 29, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E852]
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                            DWAYNE STEPHENS

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 29, 2021

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dwayne 
Stephens of S.M.A.R.T. Local #9 on his retirement.
  Dwayne is a lifelong resident of Colorado, mostly in Jefferson 
County, where he has committed his time and energy into serving his 
community and local unions. He started as the Business Manager of Local 
9 in September 2000, and continuously held that position until July 
2012, along with several other positions, including Trustee on the 
Nuclear/Hazardous Materials Committee, Trustee for the Stabilization 
Agreement of the Sheet Metal Industry (SASMI), member of the 
International General Executive Council, as well as rising to 
International Vice President during his time as Business Manager. He 
was then re-elected as Business Manager of Local 9 in July 2015 and 
served in that capacity until July 2021. He has been a strong advocate 
and champion for union rights and trade issues.
  In addition to his service to Local 9, Dwayne has been very active 
politically throughout his career. I have worked closely with him in 
several capacities, including during his time with the Sheetmetal 
Worker's Union, as the Colorado AFL-CIO President, and his work with 
the Jefferson County Democrats, including his time as chair. I have 
always been grateful for his hard work and dedication to his community. 
I am particularly appreciative of his levelheaded approach to policy 
matters and his kind, calm demeanor is one of a kind.
  Dwayne is a loving husband and has been with his wife Linda for 
decades. I have enjoyed my friendship with both of them, and I wish 
Dwayne all the best in retirement and send gratitude for his service to 
the metro Denver community and the great State of Colorado.

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