[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 9, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E999]
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                           HONORING BOB HUDEK

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 9, 2007

  Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the work 
of a remarkable activist from Wisconsin--Bob Hudek of Citizen Action of 
Wisconsin.
  Bob Hudek is retiring from Citizen Action of Wisconsin after serving 
12 years at the helm of an organization that has become a national 
model for how to engage people in progressive politics. During that 
time he displayed the strong leadership skills necessary to build 
Citizen Action of Wisconsin into an effective, statewide organization. 
It is known throughout the State for its fabulous issue work and serves 
as one of the best organizing models in Milwaukee.
  Bob Hudek's passion for fairness and compassionate public policy 
spans a broad range of serious issues facing the people of Wisconsin. 
From education to health care to consumer protection, Bob's commitment 
to the community and promoting the principles of social justice is 
truly unbounded.
  Bob Hudek served to continue Wisconsin's long history of progressive 
politics. He worked undauntedly to elect progressive legislators who 
shared his commitment to the Wisconsin ideal. His leadership furthered 
the progressive movement at the State and national levels and will have 
an impact that will reverberate for years to come.
  With an unmatched generosity of spirit, Bob Hudek is able to bring 
together people and organizations with an array of viewpoints and help 
them to find common ground. This dedication to the issues he holds dear 
fostered the development of not only Citizen Action of Wisconsin but 
other organizations as well.
  Thank you, Bob, for the years of service you have provided Citizen 
Action of Wisconsin, the progressive movement, and the people of 
Wisconsin.

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