[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 152 (Friday, December 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1818]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO KAREN L. DAILY

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                            HON. TODD ROKITA

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 11, 2014

  Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and salute a truly 
amazing Hoosier, Mrs. Karen L. Daily, who passed from this world to the 
next on December 7, 2014. I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude and 
appreciation for her leadership and service to our community, state, 
and country.
  Karen served for many years as Deputy Clerk before her election by 
the people of Benton County to three non-consecutive terms as Clerk of 
the Circuit Court. As a member of the Association of Clerks of the 
Circuit Courts of Indiana, Karen was chosen several times by her peers 
to serve as Treasurer. She was actively involved in the organization, 
devoting time to advocate on behalf of her profession while also 
serving on the Legislative Committee.
  Though I had known Karen for many years, it was not until after my 
election as Secretary of State that I realized how truly blessed the 
people of Indiana were to have such a tireless and professional public 
servant. She used her talents as a voice for rural communities on the 
Statewide Voter Registration System Steering Committee, a group tasked 
with the responsibility to develop and implement a single voter file 
for the State of Indiana. Each month, her leadership was evident in the 
actions taken by the committee to integrate the system statewide. 
Through her leadership, the system came online on time, worked well 
from the beginning, and saved Indiana millions of dollars.
  Karen leaves four children, seven grandchildren and ten great-
grandchildren to carry on her legacy of community service and joins her 
late husband Larry, in eternity. I am a better leader and public 
servant because of the lessons learned and advice received from Karen. 
She was a true friend and mentor.
  On behalf of all Hoosiers, I am humbled to honor Karen here today. 
She will be missed for her friendship, leadership and most of all, her 
character. God bless you, Karen.

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