[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 83 (Wednesday, May 25, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S3170]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                  TRIBUTE TO JACK AND GEORGETTA TAYLOR

 Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, Kansans work hard to make a 
difference in our communities, our State, and our Nation. Two of those 
who exemplify this are Jack and Georgetta Taylor who, for the past 48 
years, have called Liberal, KS, home.
  The Taylors are true ambassadors for southwest Kansas. During visits 
to Liberal for the annual Pancake Day or a Kansas Listening Tour stop, 
they would make certain Robba and I had seen every new business, 
restaurant, and development. Their pride for Liberal is contagious and 
makes all under their spell want to call it home. Every time I have 
visited Liberal, the Taylors were there to make me feel welcome and 
appreciated.
  Jack and Georgetta are also the type of individuals who will drop 
everything to help others. In fact, a few years ago during Pancake Day, 
Jack literally gave the shoes off his feet so members of my staff could 
fully experience the race.
  Through their involvement in a myriad of community organizations 
including the chamber, the Baker Arts Center, and the Booster Club, the 
Taylors have been important leaders in the Liberal community. They also 
worked to make certain our Nation's veterans living in Kansas are cared 
for through constant communication to recruit a fulltime physician to 
the local community-based outpatient clinic.
  Jack has been a relentless advocate for expanding and improving U.S. 
Highway 54, one of the most heavily trafficked two-lane highways in the 
United States. A self-described troublemaker, Jack always approaches 
tough issues with a charming smile and humorous narratives. His 
friendly demeanor, work ethic, and patience epitomize Kansans' approach 
to resolving tough issues.
  While improving their community has always been a top priority, as 
they approach 63 years of marriage next month, it is obvious they have 
always put family first. Relocating to Lawrence will allow them to 
spend time with their kids and grandkids; yet they will be close enough 
to visit and cherish the friendships and memories made in southwest 
Kansas.
  By investing their time and talents in the community where they 
lived, the Taylors made a difference one life at a time. They taught 
through their actions that satisfaction in life comes from what you do 
for others rather than what you do for yourself, which is the legacy we 
want to leave behind for the next generation. While impossible to 
replace, the Taylors worked tirelessly to bring another generation of 
leaders to Liberal and southwest Kansas.
  Good things continue happening in our State because of individuals 
like Jack and Georgetta, and I wish them the very best as they move to 
Lawrence to spend precious time with their family.

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