[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 128 (Tuesday, November 14, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2016]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           TRIBUTE TO BAILEY DOUBERLEY OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 14, 2006

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I stand here today to 
honor a gifted student and boundless volunteer who has proven that 
anyone can be an asset to their community, no matter their age.
  A fourth generation Floridian, Bailey Lesten Douberley is the 8-year-
old son of Chad Douberley and his wife, Susan Larkin-Douberley, of Dade 
City. Although a third grade student at Centennial elementary school, 
Bailey takes math and language classes at the fourth grade level. In 
addition to being a talented student, he is also an active member of 
First Baptist Church in Dade City.
  With the President's push for increased charitable involvement, 
Bailey is a prime example of establishing your course at a young age. 
By channeling much of his energy into efforts to help others, Bailey 
serves as a shining example of service for his entire community.
  At the recent Welcome Home Troops event held for Battery B, 2nd 
Battalion, 116th Field Artillery, Bailey was on hand to move tables, 
hang signs, arrange chairs and assist in any way needed. Bailey is a 
frequent helper at the monthly car shows in Dade City and annually 
volunteers with his mother at both the Sparklebration and Kumquat 
festivals. Bailey is particularly active at local benefit functions 
such as the Patrick Cooper benefit dinner and the Josh Cooley benefit 
dinner and is always on hand to assist at the annual fundraiser, 
Academy at the Farm weekend rodeo event.
  The holiday season is especially busy for this tireless volunteer. 
During the Thanksgiving holiday, Bailey helps pack baskets for needy 
families and during the Christmas holiday, he lends a hand to the Toys 
for Tots program and the Shoebox program, sending care packages to U.S. 
troops.
  Aside from his busy schedule, Bailey finds time to play little league 
baseball and is a member of the Recreation and Travel ``Bulls'' ice 
hockey team, the progressive 4-H Club and Pack 301 Boy Scouts.
  On behalf of Dade City and its residents, I applaud Bailey for his 
efforts and I encourage others, young and old, to follow his lead and 
answer the call to volunteer. I am proud to represent this young man 
and many more like him who give back so much to the community

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