WHEREAS:

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees is about to lose the valued counsel of five outstanding leaders; and

WHEREAS:

Their accomplishments for the union have included winning statewide collective bargaining laws for public employees, paving the way for women in leadership, and organizing thousands of members; and

WHEREAS:

Their aggregate of 135 years of activism in AFSCME included serving with distinction as International Vice Presidents.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

That the delegates to the 30th Biennial International Convention of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees pay special tribute to:

Brother Joe Bolt, who served as International Vice President for the Central District;

Brother Robert A. Brindza, who served as International Vice President for the Ohio District;

Brother Joseph J. Kreuser, who served as International Vice President for the Wisconsin District; and

Sister Faye Krohn, who served as International Vice President for the North Central District; and

Brother Thomas Rapanotti, who served as International Vice President for the Eastern District.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:

That this Convention, in behalf of all the Union's 1.3 million members, expresses its affection and gratitude to these retiring officers; and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED:

That the best wishes of the union accompany them in the years to come.

SUBMITTED BY:

INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD