On September 23. 1990. the John E. Lawe Memorial Sports Stadium. an integral part of the center. will be dedicated. The late John E. Lawes name will grace the stadium as recognition for his important contributions to the American labor movement and the IrishAmerican community. John Lawes ascendency to the position of international president of the Transport Workers Union of America exemplifies the opportunities America offers immigrants who are hard working. honest. and imaginative. In 1949. John emigrated to this country from Ireland. For a short time. he worked as an elevator operator before becoming a bus cleaner. Over the years.
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