George Lucas of the Movies Honored for Innovations in Workplace

George Lucas of the Movies Honored for Innovations in Workplace

HON. LYNN WOOLSEY

OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 13, 1994

(Ms. WOOLSEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, the million of Americans who struggle everyday to balance the demands of work and family are our true unsung heroes. That is why it is fitting that this morning, movie genius George Lucas, the man behind so many big screen heroes, was recognized by Working Mother magazine, and Secretary of Labor Robert Reich for his innovative efforts to create a family friendly workplace. While Mr. Lucas is truly deserving of this honor, the real winners are the 800 persons employed by Mr. Lucas in Marin County, CA--the area that I am so proud to represent in Congress. These families that work for George Lucas, are provided benefits such as child care, flex time, paid family, and medical leave, as well as health insurance for domestic partners and their dependents. Mr. Speaker, Congress would do good to follow the lead of George Lucas by encouraging businesses to ease the burden on working families. On behalf of working parents across this Nation, I say to George Lucas, "Thank you, and may the work force be with you."

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