[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 108 (Friday, June 24, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E673]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING MICHAEL BAILEY FOR CARIBBEAN HERITAGE MONTH

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 24, 2022

  Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, Michael Bailey is a native of Kingston, 
Jamaica, who migrated to New York City in 1975. Mr. Bailey worked as a 
mainframe computer operator for the Chase Manhattan Bank and then as a 
LAN administrator for Credit Suisse First Boston before relocating to 
Poinciana in Osceola County, Florida.
  Mr. Bailey has been a resident of Osceola County since 2000. He has 
served as secretary/treasurer of the Village One Association of the 
Association of Poinciana Villages.
  He has been a board member of the Poinciana Youth Soccer Organization 
and served as the past president of the Caribbean & American Peoples 
Association. He has helped sponsor events and create an atmosphere that 
leads to respect and mutual understanding among the ethnic groups in 
his community.
  Mr. Bailey's actions have helped identify, recognize, and support 
persons of Caribbean ancestry residing in the Central Florida region. 
These efforts have also encouraged involvement with other groups to 
collectively spearhead projects that improve the quality of life in the 
community at large. Meanwhile, Mr. Bailey's actions have promoted 
multi-cultural events which complement CAPA efforts and enhance their 
values of contributing to educational and humanitarian needs as 
warranted.
  Mr. Bailey also believes that successful movements are rooted in 
trust, and that trust is earned. He believes we are committed to 
earning trust by keeping the promises we make, practicing honesty and 
transparency in everything we do, and taking responsibility for our 
assumptions, words, and actions.
  Mr. Bailey is presently employed by ATOS, Inc., a technology company 
where he works as a system technician.
  He has been married to his lovely wife Geraldine for 26 years and, 
between them, they are parents to four children and 10 grandchildren.

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