CONGRATULATING DAVID ROLF ON HIS RETIREMENT

On 2018-10-05, Representative Adam Smith (D-WA-9) delivered a floor speech titled "CONGRATULATING DAVID ROLF ON HIS RETIREMENT" in the House. The speech addressed the economy and also covered labor policy.

CONGRATULATING DAVID ROLF ON HIS RETIREMENT

Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1367] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONGRATULATING DAVID ROLF ON HIS RETIREMENT ______ HON. ADAM SMITH of washington in the house of representatives Friday, October 5, 2018 Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my friend, David Rolf for his years of dedicated work as founding president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 775. After 15 years of impressive work, David is handing off the presidency of SEIU 775. In the years since David has led the union, he has been an indispensable force for labor issues in the State of Washington, and has been recognized nationally. I am certain he will continue to be in the years to come. David started his union career as an SEIU organizer where he worked hard and, over the years, rose through the ranks to become the Vice- President of SEIU International. There are few in my community who don't admire the work he has done, and it is not hard to see why. David and SEIU 775 are a strong force motivated by the interests of the workers they represent. Whether it be winning raises for the caregivers his union represents, expanding SEIU 775 to represent more workers, or leading the movement for a fifteen dollar living wage in the cities of SeaTac and Seattle--a movement that spread throughout the nation, David's passion for helping members of his community is astounding. His contribution to the fight for working people has changed the lives of so many, and earned the respect of many more. David will still be active and remain president of Working WA and the Fair Work Center. I look forward to hearing about his upcoming achievements. Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I recognize David Rolf for his diligent work representing working Americans. I congratulate him on all of his success, and wish him all the luck in his future endeavors. ____________________