SIU President Michael Sacco on Dec. 10 sent a letter to President Bush applauding the announcement of John Snow as the new U.S. Treasury Secretary.Snow, 63, is chairman and president of CSX Corp., parent company of CSX Lines, a U.S.-flag and U.S.-crewed containership line. President Bush announced his nomination Dec. 9.
In his correspondence to President Bush, Sacco noted, “I have worked with John for many, many years, and have found him to be an exceptional and capable authority. His character is outstanding. His unwavering fairness and honesty are refreshing. His consideration for the American worker is essential and genuine, as reflected by his comments upon being nominated.”
Sacco further described Snow as “a man of vision, integrity and determination. As our nation continues to rebuild the economy and fight the war on terrorism, John’s demonstrated capacity to work through difficult issues and reach equitable, beneficial solutions will serve the country well.”
Among Snow’s many honors through his years of service with CSX, he received the Maritime Port Council of Greater New York and Vicinity’s Maritime Man of the Year award in 1996. This tribute is the highest award that can be given to a U.S.-flag shipping company official by the maritime unions working at the Port of New York and New Jersey.
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