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This resolution honors George Nee on his retirement as President of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations), recognizing his four-decade career as a prominent labor leader and advocate for workers' rights. The resolution highlights Nee's significant contributions, including his early work with Cesar Chavez in organizing farm workers, founding an independent union that became the Service Employees International Union Local 1199, and serving in progressively important roles within the AFL-CIO from staff representative to President. During his 15-year tenure as President, Nee transformed the union into an 80,000-member organization focused on economic and social justice, actively engaging in political advocacy, candidate endorsements, voter registration, and supporting workers' political participation. The resolution commends Nee as a principled and effective advocate who consistently fought for the rights and well-being of Rhode Island's workers, and it formally recognizes his achievements by expressing gratitude for his service and wishing him well in retirement. Additionally, the resolution directs the Secretary of State to send Nee a certified copy of the document as a formal acknowledgment of his contributions.

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