[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8131]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                IN TRIBUTE TO MRS. RUTH BACHHUBER DOYLE

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                            HON. GWEN MOORE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 11, 2006

  Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
life and accomplishments of an extraordinary Wisconsin woman, Mrs. Ruth 
Bachhuber Doyle. Mrs. Doyle died May 6, 2006, after a long life 
dedicated to public service.
  Born in Milwaukee and raised in Wausau, Ruth Bachhuber met Jim Doyle 
Sr. when both were students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 
the 1930s. They married in 1940, and had three children together, 
including the current governor of Wisconsin, The Honorable Jim Doyle. 
Though three generations of her family preceded her in political life, 
Mrs. Doyle was one of the first women elected to the state Legislature. 
As a result of her election, the Bachhuber family became the only one 
in Wisconsin history to see four generations serve in the state 
Legislature. Mrs. Doyle is also known for helping to revitalize 
Wisconsin's Democratic Party. She reenergized the party by engaging 
women as leaders and activists. She later served on the Dane County 
Board, and as the first woman president of the Madison School Board.
  In addition to her exemplary political career, Mrs. Doyle and her 
husband--who served at one point as U.S. district attorney--raised four 
children. She was a true public servant in every meaning of the term, 
with a keen interest in education, and a strong commitment to acting 
always with integrity and maintaining and honoring the integrity of the 
democratic process.
  Mrs. Doyle pioneered a new public role for women. I consider myself 
very fortunate to be one of those who has benefited from the trail she 
blazed. Women, men, and families throughout our state have been blessed 
by her quiet wisdom and sincerity and her constant efforts to safeguard 
the interests and needs of Wisconsin citizens. I am honored to have 
this opportunity to recognize her life and achievements, and send my 
condolences to her family.

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