[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9905]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING ELLA MAY WINGER, THE RECIPIENT OF THE UAW LOCAL 865 WOMEN 
                          OF EXCELLENCE AWARD

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 26, 2017

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ella May Winger, an 
outstanding union woman who is being recognized by the UAW Local 865 
Women of Excellence Award.
  When I think of trailblazing women in our community, Ella May is at 
the top of my list. As a pillar in our community, she has tirelessly 
worked to better the lives of union workers and served as a role model 
in our community. She spent her career at John Deere Harvester Works 
where she helped start the first UAW Women's committee in Region 4. 
After being retired for more than 30 years, she continues to work every 
day at empowering her union brothers and sisters.
  Mr. Speaker, once again I would like to honor Ella May Winger for her 
commitment to fighting for hardworking families and for all that she 
has done to strengthen our community. I congratulate her on the 
upcoming recognition she deserves.

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