TRIBUTE TO BRUCE “DD” MacRAE Speaker: Senator Alex Padilla Publication: Congressional Record Date: 8 July 2024 Subjects: American Government , Trucking Topic: Bruce MacRae

Mr. PADILLA. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the more than 45-year career of Bruce ``DD'' MacRae, vice president of U.S. Government affairs for the West Region of UPS, ahead of his September retirement.

Bruce grew up and attended school in Long Beach, CA, and is a second generation Long Beach native. In 1978, he began his UPS career unloading trucks in the Anaheim package facility. By 1983, he became a full-time driver and Teamster Union shop steward. And in 1987, Bruce entered management when he was promoted to preload supervisor.

Bruce has risen through the ranks, acquiring skills in operations, industrial engineering, customer relations, community and public relations, security investigations, and U.S. Government affairs.

In addition to his regional government affairs responsibilities, Bruce has played an active role in his community. He serves as the chairman of both the Los Angeles Sheriff's Youth Foundation and the board of trustees of the Battleship USS Iowa. He also serves on the boards of California State University Long Beach Athletics, the Orange County Sheriff's Advisory Council, the California Renewable Transportation Alliance, Truckers Against Trafficking, and numerous other civic and educational organizations. Bruce is a past president of the California Trucking Association and has held leadership roles in the Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii trucking associations.

Bruce's contributions have left an indelible mark on his community, on his State, and on the tens of thousands of employees who work for UPS in California.

As Bruce embarks on this new chapter in his life, his absence will undoubtedly be felt by all those fortunate enough to have collaborated--or enjoyed a cigar--with him. I extend my heartfelt wishes to Bruce and his family for a joyful retirement.