We discussed this well-crafted obituary by George Hesselberg at our session on Nov. 25:
MADISON WOMAN WAS PROGRESSIVE POLITICAL LEADER REBECCA YOUNG: 1934-2008
From Wisconsin State Journal, Wed Nov 19 2008
Rebecca Young, an approachable icon of achievement and congenial modesty for 30 years in Madison's political landscape, a steady and informed advocate with a welcoming ear for issues involving women, children, transit and the environment, died Tuesday at home of cancer at the age of 74.
She took buses, raised four daughters with her husband, Crawford Young, and kept a breathtaking schedule from the moment she arrived in 1963, starting with the League of Women Voters. She ran for election 12 times, winning every time, including County Board, School Board and seven terms in the state Assembly.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
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