[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 45 (Wednesday, April 16, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E674]
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       HON. TED WEDEMEYER, JR., NAMED AS 1997 PAL JOEY RECIPIENT

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 16, 1997

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Honorable 
Ted Wedemeyer on being named the 1997 Pal Joey Award recipient by the 
St. Joseph's Foundation, Inc., of Milwaukee, WI.
  In honoring Ted, the St. Joseph's Foundation is recognizing a man who 
has done so much for the community he loves. His commitment to justice 
is evident in his distinguished career on the circuit court and 
currently as presiding judge of the First District Court of Appeals, 
and in his volunteerism with several community organizations, including 
the St. Joseph's Foundation.
  Ted Wedemeyer has shown his dedication to the Milwaukee area 
throughout his entire life. Over the years he has been committed to 
improving the lives of many of Milwaukee's citizens through his 
involvement with organizations including the Wisconsin Children's 
Service Society, Wisconsin Easter Seals, and the American Legion, just 
to name a few. His many years of loyal service to the St. Joseph's 
Foundation demonstrate his desire to make Milwaukee an even better 
place for all of its citizens. For this reason, the St. Joseph's 
Foundation wishes to honor Ted by awarding him with the 1997 Pal Joey 
Award.
  Ted Wedemeyer has clearly set an example for all of us to follow. 
Congratulations, Ted, this is an honor that is well deserved.

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