[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 61 (Tuesday, April 9, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E431]
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                     IN RECOGNITION OF JOHN BAYLISS

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 9, 2019

  Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of John 
Bayliss of Bayliss Boatworks from Wanchese, North Carolina. John is the 
leader of a team who every day applies their experience and unique 
craftsmen touch in creating perfectly crafted vessels for their unique 
clientele.
  Bayliss Boatworks was established in 2002. With a fishing background, 
self-motivated John, and his team built the company from the ground up. 
John and friends were able to draw up a number of contacts from the 
sportfishing community to begin their brand-new shop to create their 
exquisite boats used for fishing, travel and entertainment. John turned 
his passion into a profession. Since the establishment of the company, 
Bayliss Boatworks has risen to become one of the premier boat craftsmen 
in the world. I am fortunate to have known John for many years and be 
witness to the dedication he has for his family, colleagues, and 
Bayliss Boatworks. John is a visionary who is focused on the finest 
craftsmanship and assuring that the details of quality boatbuilding are 
central in the work done in all of Bayliss Boatworks shops. Servant 
leadership describes John's 17 years in boatbuilding. He puts his 
employees and customers first and is always willing to go the extra 
mile to help others. Humility, honesty, integrity, work ethic and love 
for his family, friends and co-workers are reflected in every aspect of 
his life. He has a deep, lifelong passion for sportfishing and 
boatbuilding and continues to build upon this legacy every day.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in recognizing the 
accomplishments of John Bayliss as he and Bayliss Boatworks celebrate 
17 years in operation. May God bless John and the operations of the 
Bayliss Boatworks, and I look forward to seeing their excellence for 
many years into the future.

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