[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 118 (Monday, July 22, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4719]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING DENNIS CHARLES DUFFEY

  (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of 
Dennis Charles Duffey, a dedicated family man, a Vietnam veteran, a 
great labor leader, and a community servant who recently passed away on 
July 17 at 77.
  Raised in central Toledo, he attended Macomber Vocational Technical 
High School and volunteered for the Navy before graduating, serving on 
a vessel in the Pacific during the Vietnam war until his honorable 
discharge.
  He went on to a remarkable 50-year career with the International 
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 8, five times elected as its 
business manager and its State secretary-treasurer for 10 years. His 
leadership was transformative, growing its ranks by 60 percent while 
initiating pioneering programs in workforce development and member 
benefits. His commitment to fair labor practices allowed working men 
and women across Ohio to advance to the middle class.
  Dennis' love for his family was immense as a doting father, 
grandfather, and GG Papa. Dennis lived this motto: There is nothing too 
good for the working man.
  Dennis' legacy of hard work, good humor, always that great smile, 
humility, and love is cherished by all who knew him. May his loved ones 
find comfort now that he is no longer suffering. Dennis has earned a 
restful peace. He surely was a really good guy.

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