[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16913]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        A TRIBUTE TO LAURI WYNN

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                            HON. GWEN MOORE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 12, 2013

  Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise on this occasion to give 
congratulations to Lauri Wynn, recipient of the 2013 James Howard Baker 
Award. I am truly honored to pay homage to someone who has contributed 
so much to Milwaukee and the State of Wisconsin.
  I have known Lauri Wynn for over 30 years, well before I began my 
legislative career in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Ms. Wynn was an 
educator for many years in the Milwaukee Public School System. She 
continued this service at the state level becoming the first African 
American President of the Wisconsin Education Association Council 
(WEAC), Wisconsin's statewide teachers union. Lauri Wynn worked with 
Lloyd Barbee on school desegregation. As both an educator and president 
of WEAC, she influenced the lives of thousands of students many of whom 
went on to become leaders themselves in the areas of politics and 
economic empowerment.
  Ms. Wynn was an active participant in the ``Freedom Walkers for 
Milwaukee'' in the 1960s and marched with Father Groppi in the struggle 
for open housing and school desegregation. Additionally, she was very 
active in the NAACP. Lauri Wynn was also a Special Advisor to Governor 
Tony Earl.
  Ms. Wynn's activities included assisting African Americans in 
obtaining political office, obtaining employment and becoming leaders 
in every area of civic life. She did all of this without seeking 
personal gain or public acknowledgement. She has supported the 
Community Brainstorming Conference from its inception with her 
attendance and input. Ms. Wynn has been a fearless leader and has been 
dedicated to advancing the interests of the African American community.
  I know that Lauri Wynn is a strong example of leadership and 
excellence for her children and grandchildren. She is a Milwaukee and 
Wisconsin treasure, and I value her service. Lauri Wynn, thank you for 
your service to the 4th Congressional District.

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