[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 104 (Tuesday, June 15, 2021)]
[House]
[Pages H2752-H2753]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                 CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF DON L. TAYLOR

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Wisconsin (Mr. Fitzgerald) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. FITZGERALD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory and 
celebrate the life of Don L. Taylor, a lifelong resident of Wisconsin 
and a friend, who peacefully passed away at age 88 on April 16, 2021, 
surrounded by his family.
  Don was active in many civic and service organizations and wore many 
hats throughout his lifetime. He served honorably as a second 
lieutenant in the U.S. Army and was a longtime member and past 
president of the Waukesha Rotary Club. He spent his leisure time 
writing historical fiction set in Waukesha. He also had many other 
interests and, as many Wisconsinites do, Don enjoyed many trips to his 
family cabin up north in Wisconsin.
  Don was a staple in the Waukesha community due to his involvement in 
the Waukesha State Bank. Don succeeded his father, Carl, as president 
and CEO of the Waukesha State Bank, a role he held for 25 years, from 
1969 to 1994. Don is credited with modernizing the operations of the 
bank and computerizing operations in 1968, one of the first banks to do 
so. In 2004 Don's son, Ty Taylor, became the third generation of the 
family to serve as president of the bank.
  Don will also be remembered for his deep involvement in politics. He 
served as chairman of the Waukesha County Republican Party for 30 
years, from 1979 to 1989, and again from 1993 to 2013. Don was one of 
the early pioneers in Waukesha to help grow the conservative movement, 
and his efforts cannot be understated for their lasting impact today. 
Don was recognized for his organizing capabilities by being selected to 
chair and co-chair President Ronald Reagan's 1968, 1980, and 1984 
Wisconsin campaigns.
  Above all else, Don Taylor was first and foremost a man of faith. He 
was a devoted Christian who lived his values through his everyday work 
and his family life.
  Don is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Carol. He is also 
survived by

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children Wendy, Scott, Jenifer, and Ty; 10 grandchildren; four great-
grandchildren; and his sister, Velma Geraldson.
  On behalf of Wisconsin's Fifth Congressional District, it is my 
privilege to celebrate the life and legacy of Don L. Taylor for his 
unparalleled contributions and impact on our community. I offer my 
heartfelt condolences to Don's family and those who were lucky to call 
him a friend.

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