[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 58 (Wednesday, April 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E553]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE LIFE OF CECIL MOZEL BAILEY

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                           HON. RALPH M. HALL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 9, 2014

  Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the life of Cecil 
Mozel Bailey who recently passed away on February 23 at the age of 91. 
Cecil was a man of God dedicated to his faith, family, and community. I 
consider myself fortunate to count Cecil and his family as personal 
friends and I know he will be greatly missed.
   Cecil was born on November 11, 1922, in Grand Saline, Texas. The 
values of family and hard work were ingrained in Cecil from an early 
age as he grew up helping his parents, Harvey and Tennie Fisher Bailey, 
on the family farm. After graduating from Grand Saline High School, he 
received an offer to play football for Arlington State College. Cecil 
then decided to serve his country in the United States Army where he 
was stationed in Germany.
   After returning home from war, Cecil and his wife Wanda raised their 
family together while Cecil worked as a warehouse superintendent with 
A&P Grocery in Dallas and served as a Sunday school teacher and deacon 
at Urban Park Baptist Church.
   Following the passing of his wife Wanda, Cecil returned to Grand 
Saline, where he later married again. He and his wife, Irene, then 
moved to Canton where they retired. His faith was important to him, and 
together, Cecil and Irene Bailey helped start Lakeside Baptist Church. 
Cecil continued to actively serve the Lord as the Chairman of the 
deacons.
   Family was always important to Cecil. The Baileys enjoyed many trips 
together, traveling to Israel, Hawaii, Alaska, New England, and 
Branson. Cecil also spent time growing large vegetable gardens, canning 
produce, and sharing what he grew with his family and friends.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the life 
of Cecil Bailey. He was a man who fully believed in the values of 
faith, family, and community. I believe everyone can benefit from his 
example and the life he lived.

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