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| CREC-2000-12-15-pt1-PgE2199 | 2000-12-15 | 106 | 2 | IN HONOR OF TOM SHORT | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2199 | E2199 | [{"name": "Dennis J. Kucinich", "role": "speaking"}] | 146 Cong. Rec. E2199 | Congressional Record, Volume 146 Issue 155 (Friday, December 15, 2000) [Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 155 (Friday, December 15, 2000)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2199] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF TOM SHORT ______ HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH of ohio in the house of representatives Friday, December 15, 2000 Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, President Thomas Short of IATSE, the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees, ranks as one of the City of Cleveland's favorite sons. Cleveland is proud of his strong, disciplined, patient leadership which has earned him the gratitude of the rank and file of the IATSE, the appreciation of all international labor leaders, and the respect of those who sit across the table from his I/A team. As a member of the labor committee of the United States Congress and as a member belonging to IATSE Local 660 (when you are in politics it is always good to have another trade) I know first hand the powerful and positive impact Tom Short has had in protecting and advancing the economical, social, and political rights of working men and women. President Short achieves success for his members through making the use of principle, a practical and pragmatic goal. As a veteran of both labor and politics, I am aware of the challenges which confront my brothers and sisters in the entertainment world. Surely this, the most dynamic of all industries, with so many exceptional individuals blessed with depth of talent and breadth of vision--surely you can call upon the limitless reservation of spiritual and creative energies always available to you, to design an environment of benevolence and co-operation where all are winners in the collective bargaining process. Over thirty years ago, when I began my career in public service, I worked closely with Tom Short's father, Adrian, who led Cleveland's stage hand union. Adrian Short introduced me back then to his sons, Dale, a labor leader in his own right, and Tom, our honoree. How very proud your father would be of this well deserved moment of grace, Tom, for you embody every dream he had--in your quest to elevate the dignity of all working people. ____________________ |