[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 34 (Monday, February 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E221-E222]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF REVEREND DR. BERTRAND MAURICE BAILEY, SR.

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 26, 2018

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to 
recognize the life of a man of staunch faith, Reverend Dr. Bertrand 
Bailey, Sr. Reverend Bailey was born to the late Reverend Dr. Mauual 
Lee Bailey and Dr. Bertha Mae Bailey in McKinney, Texas. At the age of 
16, Rev. Bailey answered the call to commit his life to preaching and 
serving his community through ministry. Pastor Bailey went on to not 
only receive a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in 
philosophy and religion from Bishop College; but also two honorary 
degrees from Short College and Jackson's Theological Seminary.

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  For over 30 years, Rev. Bailey served as pastor at St. Andrew Baptist 
Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Under his leadership and spiritual guidance, 
the congregation grew both in numbers and in Spirit. Rev. Bailey has 
served as a guest revivalist for citywide and local church revivals in 
Douglassville, Texas and across the nation. A published author, Rev. 
Bailey has released several books along with recorded music and 
preaching CD's. During his tenure, Rev. Bailey oversaw renovations to 
the sanctuary and fellowship hall to better serve the needs of the 
congregation. This included increasing accessibility through building 
handicap bathrooms. Additionally, many ministries have grown from his 
leadership and passion for the Lord.
  From the very beginning, he dedicated his 11 children to God, four of 
which went on to become ordained reverends themselves, including my 
pastor Dr. Bertrand M. Bailey, Jr. He is survived by his wife, of over 
41 years, Mrs. Juandalyn J. Bailey and their children: Bertricia, 
Bertrand Jr., Bertrain, Bertheophilus, Bertshalyn, Bertjuanette, 
Bertholomew, BerTabitha, Bertrick, and BerThaddaeus, Bertrina 
(deceased) and his brother, Samuel L. Bailey; 17 grandchildren; a host 
of nieces and nephews. Although he has returned to his Heavenly Home, 
the works and seeds he planted on Earth continue to grow and prosper. 
And we are all better people having known him and stood in his light.

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