[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 93 (Friday, June 29, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1254-E1255]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                BILL TAYLOR IS ``POSITIVELY MILWAUKEE''

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                         HON. THOMAS M. BARRETT

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 28, 2001

  Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity 
to share with my colleagues the admiration and respect that I have for 
my constituent and friend Bill Taylor.
  On Friday, June 29, 2001, Bill Taylor is retiring from his position 
as a news anchorman with WTMJ-TV. He will be missed. He has been a 
genuine leader in our community, and I'm honored to know him.
  Bill's broadcast career began when he served in the U.S. Army in 
Saigon, Vietnam, working for the Armed Forces Radio and Television 
Network. He joined the WTMJ news team in 1972 and is widely respected 
in his field. He is the personification of dedication and loyalty. In 
addition, his knowledge of Milwaukee and genuine love and concern for 
his viewers is remarkable.
  When providing expansive coverage of breaking news, Bill always has 
closed his broadcasts by asking his viewers to ``Do Something Positive 
Today.'' His bright outlook on life and contagious optimism inspired 
TMJ4 to feature him in a segment called ``Positively Milwaukee'', where 
he focuses on people in the Milwaukee area whose actions positively 
impact the community. Bill has not only inspired others to follow his 
advice, but he has also practiced what he preaches. He has been a part 
of the TMJ4 newsroom for nearly 29 years and has had a profound impact 
on the lives of the people of Milwaukee. Bill Taylor is ``Positively 
Milwaukee.''
  Bill has won numerous Milwaukee Press Club awards and American Bar 
Association certificates. In addition, he received a regional Emmy 
nomination for his work on WTMJ-TV. He has set an extremely high 
standard for those who will follow him in the years to come, and he 
will be deeply missed both by his peers and his viewers. Please join me 
in honoring Bill Taylor for his enormous contributions to Milwaukee and 
wishing him well in the future.

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