[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 112 (Monday, July 8, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S4229]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                     TRIBUTE TO BRUCE ``DD'' MacRAE

 Mr. PADILLA. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the more 
than 45-year career of Bruce ``DD'' MacRae, vice president of U.S. 
Government affairs for the West Region of UPS, ahead of his September 
retirement.
  Bruce grew up and attended school in Long Beach, CA, and is a second 
generation Long Beach native. In 1978, he began his UPS career 
unloading trucks in the Anaheim package facility. By 1983, he became a 
full-time driver and Teamster Union shop steward. And in 1987, Bruce 
entered management when he was promoted to preload supervisor.
  Bruce has risen through the ranks, acquiring skills in operations, 
industrial engineering, customer relations, community and public 
relations, security investigations, and U.S. Government affairs.
  In addition to his regional government affairs responsibilities, 
Bruce has played an active role in his community. He serves as the 
chairman of both the Los Angeles Sheriff's Youth Foundation and the 
board of trustees of the Battleship USS Iowa. He also serves on the 
boards of California State University Long Beach Athletics, the Orange 
County Sheriff's Advisory Council, the California Renewable 
Transportation Alliance, Truckers Against Trafficking, and numerous 
other civic and educational organizations. Bruce is a past president of 
the California Trucking Association and has held leadership roles in 
the Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii trucking associations.
  Bruce's contributions have left an indelible mark on his community, 
on his State, and on the tens of thousands of employees who work for 
UPS in California.
  As Bruce embarks on this new chapter in his life, his absence will 
undoubtedly be felt by all those fortunate enough to have 
collaborated--or enjoyed a cigar--with him. I extend my heartfelt 
wishes to Bruce and his family for a joyful retirement.

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