[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16698]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE SERVICE OF CAROLYN FOSTER TO FAIR WISCONSIN

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 11, 2012

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Carolyn Foster 
for her service to Fair Wisconsin, and by extension, all lesbian, gay, 
bisexual, and transgender Wisconsinites.
  Fair Wisconsin is the statewide advocacy organization for LGBT 
individuals and families. Its mission is to advance, achieve, and 
protect equality for all LGBT citizens of Wisconsin. Ms. Foster joined 
the Fair Wisconsin staff in 2009 as the organization's accountant, at a 
challenging time for the organization.
  She has ably assisted the organization in bringing order, stability, 
and consistency to its financial recordkeeping, policies, and 
procedures, which has made a critical difference in the overall 
management of the organization. She has been key to good financial 
management and stewardship of the organization's resources.
  In the face of dealing with a terminal illness, Ms. Foster brings a 
strong sense of responsibility and an incredible work ethic to her 
work, as well as a quick wit and warm regard for her co-workers. The 
boards of directors and the staff of Fair Wisconsin are in awe of her 
tenacity, her dedication, and conscientiousness, and her strong and 
positive spirit. She is an invaluable and deeply valued member of the 
Fair Wisconsin team.
  As a founder of Fair Wisconsin, I wish to extend my deep appreciation 
to Carolyn Foster for her service to the organization and the cause of 
equality for LGBT Wisconsinites. I wish her all the best.

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