[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 77 (Thursday, May 22, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1065]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        COMMEMORATING THE RETIREMENT OF STUART AND SANDY SLETTEN

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                             HON. RON KIND

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 22, 2003

  Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, when the term milk man is mentioned, it brings 
back to me the memory of early morning noises such as the low throb of 
an idling delivery truck's engine and the rattling of milk bottles 
coming and going from our front porch. This piece of ``Americana'', 
familiar to so many, will be coming to an end this month in my hometown 
of La Crosse, Wisconsin. On May 30, 2003 the era and service tradition 
of ``to-the-door milk delivery'' will come to an end with the 
retirement of Stuart and Sandy Sletten.
  It is with great pleasure I wish a happy, healthy and fulfilling 
retirement to Stuart and Sandy Sletten as they look forward to taking 
their first vacation since 1990. This dedicated husband and wife team 
provided excellent and trusted service for their dairy products route 
for the past 27 years. For the last 27 of their 42 years of marriage 
they have worked shoulder to shoulder loading and delivering to their 
thousands of customers. The life and dedication of this couple 
represents the positive work ethic and values that Wisconsin citizens 
deeply respect.
  Thank you Stuart and Sandy for keeping alive for many years a small 
and beautiful piece of our American way of life.