[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 102 (Friday, June 24, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E997]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO DR. T. WAYNE BAILEY

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                           HON. JOHN L. MICA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 24, 2016

  Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dr. T. Wayne 
Bailey of Stetson University who will be retiring this year. After more 
than half-a-century of faculty tenure and teaching thousands of 
students who pursued careers in public service, he announced his 
retirement at the end of this semester.
  Few individuals in Florida history have had a more significant impact 
on political policy or in advancing the careers of those dedicated to 
public service. In 1963, he founded Stetson University's Department of 
Political Science and was a cofounder of the Stetson University Model 
Student Senate, which has hosted thousands of students for both 
memorable and valuable learning experiences. Generations of Stetson 
students studied civics, political science and public policy under his 
tutelage. His positive influence has advanced the careers of federal 
leaders, including Members of Congress, many federal and state office 
holders and public servants in Florida and throughout our Nation.
  Dr. Bailey has also been an active leader in the local, State and 
National Democratic Party. He has been the State of Florida Democratic 
Party Chair, National Committeeman and a delegate to numerous 
Democratic National Conventions. He has been a leader and active in the 
American Lung Association, Tiger Bay, Florida Hospital DeLand 
Foundation and numerous other local, community and state organizations. 
The Discovery Channel presented Dr. Bailey with their Discovery Health 
Channel Medical Honors award.
  It was my pleasure to first meet with Dr. Bailey and Dr. Bud 
Fleuchaus as they led the Volusia County Charter Review Commission. His 
knowledge and insight helped develop and enact that County's first 
Charter and local government Constitution.
  Mr. Speaker, today I ask you and our colleagues to join me in 
recognizing a great Floridian and a dedicated American, my friend, Dr. 
T. Wayne Bailey. His life and work significantly impacted thousands. I 
congratulate him on the occasion of his retirement and for his years of 
dedication and service to Stetson University of DeLand, Florida.