It is with deep sorrow, that Local 499 acknowledges the passing of former local president Rick Gifford. After 4 years of service in the Navy, Gifford worked at Cytec from 1989 - 2013, then transferred to Allnex until his retirement in 2018. Rick held many Local and Unit positions for the union during this time and devoted a considerable amount of time and energy to his positions. Rick's many contributiions will have a lasting impact on the well being of local 499, and he will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him. Rick passed in his home state of Florida on Saturday, December 28th, 2019.