Russ Feingold: “earlier this fall, Senator Kohl and I introduced a resolution marking the dedication of the Gaylord Nelson Wilderness…”

“earlier this fall, Senator Kohl and I introduced a resolution marking the dedication of the Gaylord Nelson Wilderness Area within the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Today, the same day the Senate will officially pay tribute to Senator Nelson, we proudly reintroduced our resolution. On December 8, 2004, approximately 80 percent of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin was designated the Gaylord Nelson Wilderness. Although we did not formally celebrate the new wilderness area until August 8, 2005, we have been delighting in the designation ever since December of last year. The designation of the Gaylord Nelson Wilderness within the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore on August 8, 2005, was a tremendous occasion for both Wisconsin and the country. I was deeply honored to participate in the ceremony marking the creation of the Gaylord Nelson Wilderness. I knew Gaylord, and am proud to occupy his Senate seat. Like all of those in attendance at the dedication ceremony, including Tia Nelson, Governor Doyle, Congressman Obey, local officials, tribal chairs, and many others, I was deeply saddened that Gaylord wasn't able to be sitting among us, having passed away on July 3, 2005.…”