[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 59 (Wednesday, May 4, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E802]
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                         TRIBUTE TO JIM BAILEY

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                         HON. WILLIAM L. OWENS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 4, 2011

  Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the career of Jim 
Bailey, who has served the City of Plattsburgh, New York for almost two 
decades the city's historian. Jim stepped down from his post in April 
last month.
  Jim has both kept and contributed to the history of the city of 
Plattsburgh--and our region as a whole--for almost two decades. A 
native of Elizabethtown, he is a true product of the North Country. 
After graduating from SUNY Albany, Jim taught at Beekmantown Central 
School for more than a decade and also served as an adjunct professor 
in Mathematics at Plattsburgh State.
  Jim's dedication to his community is shown every day through his 
professional and personal relationships. He is well regarded throughout 
Clinton County and is spoke of highly by everyone he knows.
  Through his steadfast resolve and dedication to preserve the past 
events of the City of Plattsburgh, Jim Bailey has become a part of its 
history.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my gratitude and congratulations 
to Jim Bailey upon his retirement as the history of the City of 
Plattsburgh for his years of service to those around him.

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