[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 127 (Wednesday, August 2, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1585]
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                        TRIBUTE TO FRANK ZEIDLER

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 1, 1995
  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today in 
tribute to a man I admire greatly, my good friend, Frank Paul Zeidler, 
former long-time mayor of my hometown, Milwaukee.
  The history books and records at City Hall tell us that Mayor Zeidler 
served as a Milwaukee County Surveyor, the Director of Milwaukee Public 
Schools, and as our city's highest elected official from 1948 through 
1960.
  I would like to stress, however, the many aspects of this great 
leader that historians may have overlooked, and that the average 
Milwaukee-area resident may not be aware of. He is truly a gifted man, 
with many diverse talents and interests.
  First and foremost, Mayor Zeidler was, and continues to be, a family 
man. He and his wife, Agnes, raised six children, who with their many 
offspring, continue to be Frank's pride and joy.
  The former mayor was, and also continues to be, committed to 
education, demonstrated in his efforts on behalf of local libraries, 
colleges, museums, life-long learning institutions, and public radio 
and television stations, to name a few.
  But, what Frank Zeidler is most, is a man dedicated to improving the 
quality of life for all those with whom he comes in contact with in his 
day-to-day activities. Be it the students he reaches in his college 
lectures, the attendees at one of the many civic board meetings he 
participates in, or the Milwaukee resident who just happened into City 
Hall when the former mayor was there for a meeting, all are graced by 
his presence.
  Mr. Mayor, you are truly a living legacy in Milwaukee. So many of the 
treasures of my hometown are the way they are because of you and I can 
truly say that Milwaukee would not be what it is today without your 
influence over the years.
  Mayor Zeidler, on behalf of all Milwaukeeans, past, present, and 
future, I salute you.


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