PRINTER'S NO. 3314
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
875
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY THOMAS, MAY 10, 2016
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
MAY 10, 2016
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the memory of Samuel Staten, Sr., and extending
heartfelt condolences to his family.
WHEREAS, Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Samuel Staten, Sr.,
moved to Philadelphia as a child and went to school in the
Philadelphia school system; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Staten's father was a founding member of the
Laborer's Union in the Philadelphia region; and
WHEREAS, Following in the footsteps of his father, Mr. Staten
was a long-time fixture in Philadelphia labor organizing; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Staten worked as a construction laborer until
1970, when he became a field representative and was later
elected as business manager for Laborers Local 332; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Staten continued to serve in Laborers Local 332
until his retirement in March 2010; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Staten dedicated his life to improving labor
conditions, sitting on boards of numerous funds and councils;
and
WHEREAS, When awarded a generous check by the members of the
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