[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 23]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 32097]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING ALEXANDER MALLONEE OF SONOMA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2007

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Alexander Mallonee on the occasion of his retirement as Secretary-
Treasurer of the North Bay Labor Council, AFL-CIO, President of the 
National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 183, and letter carrier 
for the United States Postal Service. Alex has honorably served his 
community for 30 years.
  Mr. Mallonee's career in public service began in 1977 when he became 
a letter carrier and was immediately active in the union. He ascended 
to the presidency of Branch 183 in 1980 and became known as a highly 
approachable, dedicated, and principled leader. In a position that can 
often lend itself to conflict and acrimony, Alex firmly stood up for 
the rights of his members while maintaining a strong, civil dialogue 
with management. According to his colleagues, Alex even educated 
management on many social justice issues.
  Mr. Mallonee's stellar work with the Letter Carriers earned him the 
position of Secretary-Treasurer of the North Bay Labor Council, AFL-
CIO, representing member unions in Sonoma, Lake, Marin, and Mendocino 
counties. Under Alex's leadership, the Council's membership has grown 
to over 50 unions representing 30,000 working men and women in the 
North Bay.
  Mr. Mallonee's coalition-building skills were essential in his role 
as a founding member of the Coalition for a Better Sonoma County, an 
endeavor that sought to unify progressive environmental, labor, and 
community groups under the shared principles of smart growth, 
environmental protection, social justice, and affordable housing. 
Alex's gift for bringing people together has resulted in a vibrant 
progressive movement in Sonoma County.
  Mr. Mallonee's legacy will be felt long after his retirement. He is a 
one of a kind leader who is well-respected by the business community as 
well as the progressive community. He is leaving the labor movement 
markedly better than he found it, which is a testament to his strength 
of convictions and quality of character.
  Madam Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to recognize Alexander 
Mallonee for his many years of public service to the Northern Bay area 
of California, and to thank him for his many contributions on behalf of 
working men and women everywhere. We wish him the best as he enters 
this new phase of his life.

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