[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 124 (Thursday, September 26, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9417-S9418]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO CARL THOMPSON

 Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, today I pay tribute to the memory 
of Carl Thompson, one of the founders of Wisconsin's modern Democratic 
Party. I was proud to know Carl, and had the pleasure of serving with 
him in the Wisconsin State Senate. Wisconsin was lucky to have him as a 
leading voice for progressivism in our State.
  Carl was the youngest delegate at the founding convention of the 
State Progressive Party in Wisconsin. From those early days he never 
wavered from his commitment to an honest Government that truly served 
the interests of the people.
  Twice the Democratic candidate for Governor, Carl spent a lifetime 
dedicated to serving Wisconsin, whether he was running for the State's 
top office or serving 30 years in the Wisconsin State Senate. He also 
served as a member of the State's Labor and Industry Review Commission.

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  When I served with Carl in the 1980s, I was struck, as was everyone 
who knew Carl Thompson, by his dedication to the great State of 
Wisconsin, and to the people he served. He was a powerful advocate for 
veterans' housing, and was one of the State's leading voices on the 
importance of preserving our First Amendment freedoms. Carl Thompson 
was also a great storyteller with a wonderful wit and sense of humor.
  I am deeply saddened by Carl Thompson's passing, but I know that his 
leadership has left a lasting mark on the Wisconsin Democratic Party, 
and our State. He will be remembered for many years to come.

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