[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 81 (Tuesday, June 12, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1068-E1069]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING ROSEMARIE FISHER

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                         HON. THOMAS M. BARRETT

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 12, 2001

  Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, June 12th, 2001 
family, friends, community leaders and well-wishers will gather to 
congratulate Ms. Rosemarie Fisher on her retirement as Executive 
Director of Rosalie Manor Community and Family Services in Milwaukee, 
Wisconsin.
  I have known Rosemarie for many years, and have always admired her 
vision for and hard work at Rosalie Manor, and the Milwaukee community 
at large. Rosalie Manor is a non-profit social service agency founded 
in Milwaukee in 1908 by two Misericordia Sisters to minister to 
pregnant, single women. While the location and programs have changed in 
the past 93 years, Rosalie Manor's mission and role as a leader in the 
field of pregnancy and parenting services in the greater Milwaukee area 
continues on, thanks to the commitment of Rosemarie, her staff and 
board members.
  Rosemarie began her work at Rosalie Manor in 1975 as a part-time 
social worker. She remained at the Manor until 1978, when she went to 
New York to work at another Misericordia Sisters agency called Rosalie 
Hall. In 1982, Rosemarie returned to Milwaukee and Rosalie Manor as its 
Executive Director. During the last 19 years, through Rosemarie's 
insight, planning and financial expertise, Rosalie Manor has become a 
successful social service agency, expanding programming and the number 
of families served in the greater Milwaukee area. Since 1984, Rosalie 
Manor grew from serving 2 residents to more than 3,000 families 
annually, with a budget of $450,000 to more than $3 million.
  From 1983 to 1990, Rosemarie's vision of what Rosalie Manor can and 
should be meant adding four new programs to meet the changing needs of 
the Milwaukee community, including Mother Care, Families United to 
Prevent Teen Pregnancy, Supporting Today's Parents, and the Family 
Intervention Program. Rosemarie believes that her greatest 
accomplishments while executive director are continuing Rosalie Manor's 
mission to serve single, pregnant women and maintaining its strong 
financial position. Rosemarie can indeed take pride in these and so 
many more goals achieved while serving her community.
  I rise to commend Rosemarie Fisher for her commitment to Milwaukee's 
families and for her years of service to our community at large. Her 
tireless efforts on our behalf will be missed but always remembered 
with deep appreciation.

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