[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 57 (Tuesday, May 6, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E852-E853]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL SCHULTE

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                         HON. THOMAS M. BARRETT

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 6, 1997

  Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, It is a great honor for me to 
pay tribute today to one of Milwaukee County's truly outstanding 
citizens. As the Men's Club of Shorewood, WI, gathers this week to 
honor Michael Schulte as its 1997 Man of the Year, I would like to take 
a moment to reflect on the achievements of this exceptional individual.
  From 1985 until last month, Mike Schulte served as a village trustee 
of Shorewood, serving as village president for more than 6 years. Under 
Mike's strong leadership, Shorewood grew and thrived as one of 
Wisconsin's most efficient and productive communities.

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  During his tenure, enhanced 911 emergency service and the North Shore 
Public Safety Communication Center were established. Mike ensured that 
Shorewood was an active participant in the ``East-West Corridor Transit 
Study,'' and formed the village's employee committees. In addition, 
Mike was extremely dedicated to making critical improvements to 
Shorewood's schools and infrastructure, while ensuring that the 
community's natural beauty was preserved during its development.
  Mike was Shorewood's voice on the Milwaukee County Intergovernmental 
Cooperation Council, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District 
Executive Committee, and the North Shore Fire Department Board of 
Directors. His unfailing dedication and tireless work on behalf of all 
of Shorewood's residents will be long remembered. Having worked 
personally with Mike on a number of occasions, I can personally attest 
to his leadership skills, professionalism, and generosity.
  The only thing that's more important to Mike than Shorewood is the 
quality time he can spend with his wife Barbara, and three children 
Kathryn, Jon, and Eric. I am certain that in his retirement from public 
life that he will enjoy countless hours with his wonderful family in 
the years to come.
  While I am sorry that the work of Congress here in Washington will 
prevent me from attending the banquet in Mike's honor, I ask my 
colleagues to join me in offering our warmest thanks to Mike. 
Congratulations and thank you for all that you have done.

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