Congresswoman Laura Richardson Rises to Pay Tribute to Mark Ayers

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my shock and sadness at the untimely passing of Mark Ayers, President of the AFL CIO's Building and Construction Trades Department.

Mark led the BCTD with great skill and amazing grace. He was a champion for worker's rights and worked tirelessly to raise the standard of living and quality of life for all working people and their families.

Mark was an extraordinary leader who possessed an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of working families.

Mark leaves big shoes to fill and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. But his legacy will live on.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.