[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 74 (Friday, June 7, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E996]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNITION OF DAVE ZWEIFEL'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH CAPITAL TIMES

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 6, 2002

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Dave 
Zweifel's 40th anniversary working at the Capital Times newspaper in 
Madison, WI. Dave grew up in New Glarus, WI, and entered the University 
of Wisconsin in 1958. The day after Dave graduated with his degree in 
journalism, he went to work at the Capital Times. Except for 2 years 
serving his country in the U.S. Army as a field artillery officer, Dave 
has dedicated his journalism career to the Capital Times.
  But the 40th anniversary of Dave at the Capital Times is only part of 
the story. Dave's story is much more than that. It is the story of a 
young boy having a dream and seeking out that dream through relentless 
dedication and hard work. As a boy growing up in the New Glarus area, 
Dave dreamed of becoming the editor of the Capital Times. As a high 
school student and the editor of a local paper, Dave went to meet with 
the editor of the Capital Times. That editor promised Dave that if he 
continued his hard work, and got a college education, he would have a 
job waiting for him at the Capital Times. Several years later, Dave 
showed up at the editor's door, diploma in hand, and the editor gave 
Dave that much sought after job as a cub reporter.
  Dave worked his way up at the Capital Times as a reporter covering 
everything from agricultural issues to the political beat. In 1971 
Dave's hard work paid off when he landed the city editor slot. Further 
dedication was rewarded when he became managing editor in 1978 and 
editor in 1983.
  Dave's dedication to his newspaper is evident in every edition of the 
Capital Times. Everyday at 4:30 a.m. Dave arrives at his desk to go 
over that afternoon's paper and to ensure that the paper embodies the 
unique ideals of Wisconsin's Progressive movement.
  In today's world of mega-media mergers it is refreshing to know that 
everyday, Dave Zweifel works to ensure that the Capital Times remains 
true not just to the ideals of journalism, but true to Wisconsin, the 
traditions of the Badger State, and the independent voice that 
Wisconsinites have depended upon since 1917.

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