HONORING CONGRESSMAN DAVID CURSON'S SERVICE TO SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN AND THE NATION Speaker: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell Publication: Congressional Record Date: 1 October 2024 Subjects: American Government , Labor Topics: David Curson, UAW

Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the life of Congressman David Curson and to grieve his passing. A dedicated member of the United Auto Workers, he has forever fought for the right of working-class Americans and his work should be commended.

David always had a strong connection to the working people of the United States. Following his high school graduation, David started working at the Libby-Owens-Ford Glass Company. He then enrolled at the University of Toledo but had to drop out after being drafted into the United States Marine Corps in during the height of the Vietnam War.

After his return in 1970, David started working at the Ford Rawsonville Plant in Ypsilanti, Michigan where he worked as a Die Maker Journeyman. At his plant, David became increasingly involved with the UAW and was eventually elected as the UAW Plant Chairman for the factory. During his tenure with the union, he served as Director of Special Projects and Economic Analysis as well as executive assistant to three UAW presidents including Steve Yokich and Ron Gettelfinger.

Upon the resignation of Representative Thaddeus McCotter, David won the special election to replace the vacant seat from Michigan's 11th congressional district. Congressman Curson immediately stated his intentions of retiring after serving the remainder of the six-week term, demonstrating his dedication to the American people and not himself. During his time in Congress, he expressed his strong support for the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, which he believed would strengthen the middle class.

Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in celebrating and remembering the life of Congressman David Curson and all that he accomplished. His dedication to his country, community, family will not be forgotten. His passion for strengthening the conditions for working Americans, inspired by his own working-class upbringing, drove so much of his work and impacted so many. His impact should be celebrated and remembered.