[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 52 (Tuesday, April 24, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E598]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


              CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF ISTHMUS

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 24, 2001

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 25th 
anniversary of the founding of a unique institution in Madison, 
Wisconsin, our weekly newspaper, Isthmus. Conceived as an alternative 
source of news and information, nurtured by the hard work and big 
dreams of its founders, Vince O'Hern and Fred Milverstedt, Isthmus' 
growth and success over 25 years have mirrored Madison's.
  Those of us who live in, and work in, and love Madison consider our 
weekly copy of Isthmus as much a part of our city's life and character 
as our renowned farmers' market or the statue atop our State Capitol's 
dome.
  Isthmus has been described as a hybrid that, like the community it 
serves, defies easy labeling or simple description. It provides a 
weekly accounting of our lives with astute analyses, groundbreaking 
investigative reporting, and commentary of all stripes on who we are 
and who we want to be.
  Isthmus' influence has spread beyond the pages of the paper. The 
Isthmus Annual Manual has become our guidebook to all that is good and 
helpful in our community; while the yearly Isthmus Jazz Festival has 
become a treasured weekend of good music and great moments.
  On this 25th anniversary of Isthmus' founding, I applaud its talented 
and industrious staff, faithful advertisers, and devoted readers who 
have nurtured and supported this indispensable chronicle of our lives 
the past 25 years and we look forward to the next 25!

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