[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 110 (Wednesday, September 7, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1777]
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                      TRIBUTE TO J. ROBERTS DAILEY

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                            HON. MIKE PENCE

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 7, 2005

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, the State of Indiana lost a pillar of the 
political community last month. On Saturday, August 13, J. Roberts 
Dailey passed away at Westminster Village, a retirement home in Muncie, 
Indiana.
  J. Roberts Dailey was a leader of unparalleled reputation in public 
service. His tenure in the Indiana General Assembly where he served as 
Speaker of the House was marked by the consistent pursuit of principle 
and the interests of the people of Indiana.
  Bob Dailey entered politics in 1952, serving 2 years on the Delaware 
County Council. He was a precinct committeeman between 1958 and 1978 
and was Delaware County's GOP finance chairman between 1963 and 1978. 
He had been a delegate to every Republican state convention since 1954.
  Dailey, a real estate agent, was first elected to the Legislature in 
1976 before being elevated to Speaker in 1980.
  In 1992, Dailey received one of Ball State University's highest 
honors, the Medal of Distinction for leadership and service to the 
state and university.
  Six years later, he was named chairman of the Christian Coalition of 
Indiana, a state affiliate of the national organization that was a 
trailblazer in conservative Christian politics.
  As he was to an entire generation of aspiring Hoosier leaders, Bob 
Dailey was my friend, a mentor and a true role model. He will be missed 
by our community and our state, but his example of integrity, faith and 
conservative leadership will continue to challenge and inspire future 
leaders for generations to come.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the entire State of Indiana, I extend 
heartfelt sympathies over the loss of J. Roberts Dailey.
  Indiana will never forget Speaker Dailey.

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