[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 75 (Thursday, June 15, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5237-S5238]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                            JOHN JAMES DALEY

 Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
extraordinary Vermonter, John James Daley, who passed away last night 
at the age of 76. Mr. Daley leaves behind a devoted wife, a loving 
family and a grieving community which will miss his leadership and 
example.
  Jack, as he was known, was born in my hometown of Rutland, Vermont on 
June 21, 1923 to John M. and Bridget C. Daley. He attended Norwich 
University and proudly served as a member of the United States Marine 
Corps in the Phillippines and other parts of Asia. He found his niche 
as a public servant in 1956 when he was elected to the Rutland Board of 
Aldermen. From there he served as mayor for two years from 1961 to 
1965, becoming the youngest man ever to have held the position.
  In November of 1965 Jack was elected Lieutenant Governor of Vermont 
and served two terms with Governor Phil Hoff. Jack continued his career 
as a role model and advisor when he joined the Rutland Public School 
system as a teacher for many years. Through his lectures and by acting 
as a role model, he enriched the minds of our Vermont youth as he 
taught history, citizenship and American government. In 1981

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Jack returned to the office of mayor and from there continued his 
legacy as he was reelected in 1983 and 1985. He continued to represent 
the interests of his hometown as he sought and served two terms in the 
Vermont House representing Rutland District 6-2.
  Jack was a devoted family man. More than fifty years ago he married 
another Rutland native, Mary Margaret Creed. Together they became the 
proud parents of eleven children, nine girls and two boys. Mary's 
everlasting energy allowed her not only to raise their own eleven 
children but tirelessly work as a nurse in the nursery at the Rutland 
Hospital helping to care for the children of others. Ceaseless in her 
dedication, she continues to help out when needed despite her 
retirement.
  Today, I pay tribute to the accomplishments of this public servant, 
father, husband and my friend, John James Daley. Today, Rutland and the 
entire state of Vermont grieve for a great man. Farewell, Jack. You 
will be truly missed.

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