[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 52 (Wednesday, March 22, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E237-E238]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING MICHAEL SACCO

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 22, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to include in 
the Record the following proclamation honoring the career of Michael 
Sacco, who recently retired after serving for nearly 35 years as 
president of the Seafarers International Union.
  Whereas, Michael Sacco recently retired following nearly 35 years as 
president of the Seafarers International Union; and
  Whereas, Sacco is universally recognized throughout the American 
maritime industry as one of its most effective leaders; and

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  Whereas, his long list of noteworthy achievements includes helping 
secure enactment of the U.S. Maritime Security Program, leading the 
historic merger of the SIU and the National Maritime Union, powerfully 
defending the Jones Act, and protecting mariners' rights not only in 
the United States but also around the globe; and
  Whereas, Sacco also had been the longest-serving member of the AFL-
CIO Executive Council, where his guidance proved beneficial to numerous 
other labor leaders; and
  Whereas, Sacco also played a crucial role in helping develop the 
SIU's affiliated school--the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and 
Education--into one of the world's finest, most modern facilities for 
new and experienced seafarers alike; and
  Whereas, Sacco proficiently promoted the success of his union's 
contracted companies, though never at the expense of his own rank-and-
file members; and
  Whereas, Sacco's immense popularity both within the union and 
throughout the labor movement and the maritime industry reflected a 
healthy respect and admiration for his lifetime of service; now, 
therefore be it
  Resolved, That the United States Congress salutes Michael Sacco for 
his work, his dedication, and his achievements. I appreciate everything 
he has done on behalf of the U.S. Merchant Marine, and I wish him the 
best in retirement.

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