Mr. Speaker. I rise today in recognition of a special individual. Mr. Robert Morales. an outstanding leader in the San Francisco labor movement and civic community. Robert Morales was born in El Salvador. and emigrated to the United States at the age of 16. He graduated from Galileo High School. in San Franciscos Marina District. in 1960. From 1961 to 1963. Bob served in the U.S. Army. He started his career in the union movement in 1964 with the Metal Polishers & Platers Union. Local 128. AFLCIO. where he rose to the position of businesstreasurer. In 1973. he became the business representative with Teamsters Local 350. the Sanitary Truck Drivers & Helpers.
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