[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 29, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E182]
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 REMEMBERING HAROLD BAUDUIT, A TELLER OF TALES AND CAPTAIN OF HIS SOUL

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 29, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to share 
memories of a man that knew no limits when it came to what he wanted 
out of life. Sadly, Harold Bauduit passed away on January 25, 2000. He 
was 69 years old.
  Harold accomplished many things during his life; he was no stranger 
to hard work and extra effort. He did so well on military tests that he 
was told to join the United States Naval Academy. Harold was only the 
fifth African-American to graduate from the United States Naval 
Academy. But after graduation, Harold decided he liked the air more 
than water and he joined the Air Force. During the Vietnam War, Harold 
was part of the air command based in Thailand flying B-66 aircraft to 
monitor enemy radar.
  When his career in the military ended, Harold turned to education. He 
earned master's degrees in economics and business, and a law degree. He 
taught black studies classes at Fort Range Community College and the 
University of Colorado. He felt very strongly about education and felt 
that everyone deserved the opportunity to learn.
  Harold loved to debate and was always on top of current events. He 
read the Wall Street Journal every day and kept his TV turned to CNN 
constantly. He never wanted to be behind on anything.
  It is with this, Mr. Speaker, I offer this tribute in Harold 
Bauduit's honor. He truly was an exceptional man who lived life 
fearlessly.

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