[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 44 (Monday, March 25, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E373]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA'S BELOVED JIM C. 
                                 BAILEY

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 25, 2013

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the life and 
service of Northwest Florida's beloved Jim C. Bailey, who passed away 
on March 19, 2013. Throughout his long and distinguished career in 
academia and civil service, Mr. Bailey served as a mentor and an 
inspiration to countless individuals throughout Northwest Florida. He 
was a great man and an unparalleled public servant.
   Mr. Jim Bailey was born on March 24, 1933. He married the love of 
his life, Patsy McClellan Bailey. They spent 53 dedicated and loving 
years together and raised 2 daughters, Jamie and Jena.
   Mr. Bailey worked for Monsanto Corporation for 31 years before 
beginning a 22-year career in public service. During his tenure as the 
Representative for Escambia County School Board District 1, Mr. 
Bailey's commitment to the citizens of Northwest Florida never wavered. 
For 13 of his 22 years as a member of the School Board, he served as 
Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Board. Mr. Bailey devoted himself 
wholeheartedly to his profession, and he played an important role in 
improving the school district.
   Mr. Bailey's efforts and commitment to serving the people of 
Escambia County did not go unnoticed. He was honored with a Resolution 
on the floor of the Florida State Senate and was recognized by the 
Florida School Board Association for Outstanding Boardsmanship. Perhaps 
the greatest recognition was the dedication of the Jim C. Bailey Park 
at Hellen Caro Elementary School and Jim C. Bailey Middle School, both 
located in Pensacola, Florida and named to honor his outstanding 
service to our community.
   Northwest Florida, the Escambia County School Board, and the many 
students and teachers whose lives were touched by Mr. Bailey, mourn the 
loss of a man of devotion and unwavering compassion. His contributions 
and service to the community will forever be remembered.
   Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am 
privileged to honor the exemplary life of Mr. Jim C. Bailey. My wife 
Vicki and I offer our prayers to his wife, Pat; daughters, Jamie and 
Jenna; grandchildren, Jimmy, Joshua, Anna, Claire and Adrian; and his 
entire family. He will be truly missed by all.

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