[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 106 (Thursday, September 9, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1572]
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                   IN HONOR OF MAJOR DAVID L. BAYLOR

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 9, 2004

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Major David 
L. Baylor, upon his retirement from the Delaware State Police after 22 
years of public service. His dedication to safety and to the security 
of all Delawareans is to be commended.
  A native of Wilmington, Delaware, Major Baylor graduated from St. 
Mark's High School in 1978 and went into the United States Navy, before 
graduating from the Delaware State Police Training Academy in 1982. In 
later years, he earned his Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from 
Wilmington College and his Master's degree in Business Administration/
Technology Management from the University of Phoenix. He is also a 
graduate of the FBI National Academy and the Pennsylvania State 
University Police Executive Management Course.
  During his distinguished career, Major Baylor held several positions 
within the police force, and was a member of the Executive Protection 
Unit, where he helped to protect me when I was Governor. In fact, it 
was during this time that I realized just how popular Major Baylor is 
in the local community. Whenever we were in the car together, it was 
not uncommon for people to wave and honk their horns. For a while I 
thought they were greeting me, but eventually Major Baylor assured me 
that, in fact, he knew them and they were actually acknowledging him.
  In addition to his impressive service in the Delaware State Police, 
Major Baylor has spent countless volunteer hours as a member on the 
Board of Directors of several organizations in Delaware. Such groups as 
the Bear/Glasgow Boys and Girls Club and the Delaware Mentor Program 
have benefitted greatly from his efforts.
  Mr. Speaker, as one who has worked closely with Major David Baylor, I 
am confident that he has served our State well over his distinguished 
career. He is a fine representative of the First State and I look 
forward to hearing more about his future accomplishments.

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