[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 110 (Wednesday, September 4, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1495]
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        RECOGNIZING MR. T.J. TAYLOR FOR HIS SERVICE TO BRADFORD

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                          HON. JOHN S. TANNER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 4, 2002

  Mr. TANNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mr. T.J. 
Taylor, whose long record of public service has earned him the title of 
``Tennessee's Outstanding Older Worker of the Year.''
  T.J. Taylor has worked with the Bradford Special School District for 
half a century. He has driven a school bus for the district for 50 
years and has served as maintenance supervisor for the past 25 years. 
His work and presence have helped him gain the love and respect of his 
co-workers as well as the school district's students, who know him as 
``Mr. T.J.''
  Honesty, dedication, the ability to work with others, and being on 
the job daily are all attributes Mr. T.J. has said are important for a 
worker of any age but especially for an older worker. His success on 
the job has proven over the years that he possesses these qualities and 
knows how best to use them to benefit the people around him. School 
officials say his dedication and skill have saved the small school 
district thousands of dollars every year.
  At 71 years old, Mr. T.J. says he has no plans to retire anytime soon 
but will continue to work as long as his health will allow him. It is 
that distinguished service that has earned him this title of 
``Tennessee's Outstanding Older Worker of the Year,'' which he calls 
his proudest moment.
  Mr. Speaker, as we seek to recognize those leaders who make our 
communities better places to live, I point to the distinguished service 
of Mr. T.J. Taylor. I ask that you and our colleagues applaud him for 
his strong, long-time commitment and congratulate him on being named 
``Tennessee's Outstanding Older Worker of the Year.''