[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 166 (Friday, October 21, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1074]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    REMEMBERING LOUIS J. FRANCHIMON

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 21, 2022

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
lasting contributions of Louis J. Franchimon. Passing away at the age 
of 84, Mr. Franchimon leaves behind an indelible legacy in the labor 
community throughout the Bay Area.
  Mr. Franchimon was born on March 12, 1938, in the Netherlands. At a 
young age, Mr. Franchimon and his family immigrated to the United 
States for his father's work with the Dutch Embassy in Washington, D.C. 
Throughout his career, Mr. Franchimon developed a passion for bettering 
the working conditions and furthering the development of proper 
training, organized labor, and fair compensation for working people in 
construction. His ceaseless devotion to this work throughout the Bay 
Area, especially in Napa and Solano counties, earned him the admiration 
of his community as well as numerous accolades. As a lifelong advocate, 
Mr. Franchimon greatly benefitted the labor community in Northern 
California through his tireless efforts.
  Through his passion and advocacy, Mr. Franchimon left a lasting 
impact on the community. His significant legacy is commemorated in the 
annual ``Lou Franchimon Lifetime Achievement Award'' awarded by the 
Napa Solano Central Labor Council. In 2012, Mr. Franchimon received the 
first of this award, the highest honor given by the Council to date. It 
is now awarded each year to a worthy recipient who embodies Mr. 
Franchimon's devotion to defending and bettering the labor movement.
  Mr. Franchimon is survived by his two sisters, three children, 
several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a community that 
will miss his enduring spirit. I would like to extend my deepest 
sympathies to Mr. Franchimon's loved ones. I know that they, along with 
the entire Bay Area community, join me in celebrating his life and 
legacy.

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