[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 1, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E84]
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                             LAUREN MARTENS

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 1, 2022

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Lauren Martens of SEIU for his 16 years of service to the Service 
Employee International Union (SEIU) Colorado State Council.
  For more than 40 years, Lauren has organized and fought tirelessly on 
issues in the labor community on many different issues. In his last 
position he fought and advocated for a raise to the minimum wage and 
won paid sick and family leave, passed and defended the Affordable Care 
Act, helped fund public services, defeated attacks on union rights, 
fought for immigrant and racial justice, and much more.
  He has been able to help support members fighting for and winning 
their union, making their voices heard in politics, and winning 
improvements in their lives at the bargaining table, including with the 
first-ever union contract for state employees. I have admired Lauren's 
passion to be part of the fight for justice and have worked with him 
over the years on numerous issues. His hard work and dedication to the 
labor community in Colorado is tremendous.
  I extend my deepest appreciation for Lauren Martens and his service 
and dedication to our community. I thank him for his continuous 
dedication to serving the people of Colorado.

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