[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E920]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING VANCE LELLI

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                        HON. MARILYN STRICKLAND

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 18, 2024

  Ms. STRICKLAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Vance Lelli, 
who retired earlier this month from his positions as a committed 
longshoreman and as head of the Pierce County Central Labor Council. He 
also served over two decades on the Washington State Labor Council 
Central Committee.
  The Lelli family are known for their instrumental role in attracting 
new businesses and economic opportunities to the Port of Tacoma and 
transitioning it into one of the principal ports of entry on the 
Pacific Coast. Vance Lelli has built upon this legacy in his own way, 
profoundly impacting our local longshoremen and women and the broader 
labor community in Washington State.
  Throughout his career, Vance has been a tireless advocate for working 
people, championing their rights and welfare with dedication. His 
efforts have strengthened working conditions and are supporting working 
families and retirees across the state. On behalf of the thousands of 
union households in the South Sound, I thank Vance for his decades of 
service and leadership. His contributions have made a lasting 
difference. I wish him all the best as he begins this new chapter of 
his life.
  Congratulations to Vance.

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