[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 5943]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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                    HONORING ALAMEDA COUNTY LEADERS

  (Mr. SWALWELL of California asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SWALWELL of California. Tomorrow, the Alameda County Labor 
Council will be hosting their annual Unionist of the Year awards dinner 
where local labor leaders will be recognized for their tireless 
advocacy on behalf of hardworking Americans.
  One of these great leaders is Obray Van Buren, who will be honored 
with the Unionist of the Year award. Obray has been a member of the 
Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 342 for 30 years. Obray is also on the 
board of directors for Tri-CED Community Recycling, a company which 
gives many former offenders and at-risk youth a chance at life. This 
organization proudly serves both Hayward and Union City in my district.
  Also honored will be California's Attorney General Kamala Harris, an 
Alameda County native who also, like me, served in the Alameda County 
District Attorney's Office and will be honored as the Warrior Woman of 
the Year. Attorney General Harris is committed to defending the 
interests of working families who are the backbone of our economy.
  Other honorees include Rachel Bryan, Jason Gumataotao, Tanya Pitts, 
Tamara Perine, Bud Beal, and Christine Garrett.
  Once again, congratulations to all honorees. Alameda County 
appreciates your efforts to ensure that worker rights and benefits are 
always protected.

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