[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 49 (Tuesday, March 16, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E258]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         THE PASSING OF 46TH FIRST LADY OF INDIANA, SUSAN BAYH

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 16, 2021

  Mr. CARSON. Madam Speaker, today I rise in remembrance of Susan Bayh, 
46th First Lady of Indiana, who passed on February 6, 2021. Susan is 
survived by her husband, former Indiana Governor and United States 
Senator Evan Bayh, twin sons Beau and Nick as well as her parents and 
two siblings.
  At 29 years of age, Susan became the 46th First Lady for the State of 
Indiana and the youngest First Lady of Indiana. She worked tirelessly 
to support her husband, Evan Bayh, in his work. She also worked hard to 
advance her own priorities as First Lady, focusing on important causes 
like combating adult illiteracy.
  Professionally, Susan served on the boards for several biotech, 
telecommucations, and healthcare companies. She was on the board of 
Trustees for Butler University, on the Dean's Council at Indiana 
University's Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental 
Affairs, and she taught at both Butler University and her alma mater, 
the University of Southern California. In 1994, Susan was appointed by 
President Bill Clinton to the International Joint Commission and served 
for six years.
  Susan was a loving wife, married to Evan for more than 36 years, a 
proud mother of twin sons, Beau and Nick, and a beloved child, sibling, 
and friend. She will be remembered by Hoosiers for her commitment to 
our state, and for the barriers she helped break for women throughout 
her distinguished career. We also commend her courageous fight against 
the cancer that took her life. I will continue supporting cancer 
research and advocacy to honor people like Susan Bayh and help save 
lives in the future.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in remembering Susan Bayh. She 
leaves behind a legacy of outstanding accomplishments, as well as a 
deep connection with her community and those whose lives she touched.

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