[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25354]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                        IN HONOR OF JUDITH WEST

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                          HON. JERROLD NADLER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 26, 2000

  Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Judy West, an 
outstanding New Yorker, on the occasion of her retirement from Local 
802 of the American Federation of Musicians.
  Judy West has had a long and successful career serving as Director of 
Public Relations and Legislative Affairs for Local 802 since 1983. Her 
contributions to the Labor movement in particular, and to society as a 
whole, have been exemplary and set the standard to which we should all 
rise.
  As an outspoken advocate for all working people, Judy has fought to 
ensure that Labor's agenda is always at the top of every elected 
official's list. From her work on exposing the abuses of farm labor in 
New York State to highlighting the particular concerns of musicians and 
other performing artists, her persistence and determination on behalf 
of these causes have become her trademarks.
  In addition to her myriad endeavors on behalf of labor, Judy has also 
devoted her energies to the struggle for civil rights, affordable 
housing and decent health care for all. She has been so committed 
because she believes that as a citizen it is her duty to create a more 
just society for all. Through her unstinting devotion of time and 
generous use of talents, Judy West has become recognized as one of the 
most effective advocates of our time.
  Mr. Speaker, Judy West may be officially retiring from her job, but I 
know that she will continue making outstanding contributions in the 
service of society. Her leadership will be missed, however, she and her 
family will have the opportunity to spend more time together. I join 
with all working people in thanking Judy for her tireless advocacy, 
personal commitment to our community and for her friendship.

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