[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 90 (Wednesday, July 12, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1383-E1384]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN TRIBUTE TO FRANK ZEIDLER FORMER MAYOR OF MILWAUKEE

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                            HON. GWEN MOORE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 12, 2006

  Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the life and work of a man that has been called the conscience of 
Milwaukee. The Honorable Frank Zeidler, who died this week at the age 
of 93, served 3 terms as Mayor of Milwaukee. He dedicated his entire 
adult life to improving the quality of public policy and government 
services in this community.
  A life long resident of the City of Milwaukee, Frank Zeidler grew up 
in Merrill Park, and raised his own family in a modest neighborhood on 
North Second Street. He is widely remembered for his vigorous 
intellect, strong commitment to the use of government to solve 
problems, and unparalleled integrity.
  Prior to serving as mayor, he was elected to be county surveyor and 
served 2 terms as member of the Milwaukee School Board. As Milwaukee's 
mayor from 1948-1960, Mr. Zeidler implemented a wide range of 
initiatives that reflected his contention--often attributed to his 
adherence to socialist ideology--that government could serve as a 
powerful tool for improving the lives of residents. He devoted 
considerable effort to improving government services, upgrading garbage 
collection and the fire department, expanding library access, starting 
a public television station and a public museum, and ensuring high 
quality infrastructure. He oversaw the development of thousands of 
units of low-income and veterans'

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housing. He was strongly committed to working to combat poverty and 
ensuring respect for the civil rights of all.
  After 12 years as mayor, he reentered life as a private citizen, but 
continued to champion these ideals through community action. A true 
public servant, he was lauded by friends and foes alike for his 
principled behavior, and for his evident commitment to seeking the best 
solutions to the problems we face as a community. I am honored to pay 
tribute to him, and to thank him and his family for their efforts to 
make Milwaukee and the Fourth Congressional District a better place in 
which to live for everyone.

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