April 7, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 67 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E352]
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            THANK YOU TO WASHINGTON STATE'S FIRST RESPONDERS

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                            HON. RICK LARSEN

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 7, 2020

  Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the 
valuable service of grocery workers.
  Nearly three million grocery workers punch the clock in communities 
across the United States. In Northwest Washington, these women and men 
put themselves at risk to make sure their neighbors are fed.
  Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, I have heard from families of 
grocery employees who worry every time their loved ones go to work.
  Congress must support grocery workers the same way they support their 
communities. This means providing paid family and medical leave, 
guaranteeing workers' rights are protected and listening when they tell 
employers and Congress what they need to stay safe on the job.
  I would like to thank and recognize grocery workers for their 
commitment to keeping Washington healthy and fed during this 
unprecedented crisis. I encourage my colleagues to support these 
essential workers in any future relief package.

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