[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 62 (Monday, April 7, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E290-E291]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CONGRATULATING ANN BAILEY ON HER RETIREMENT FROM DARTS

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                            HON. ANGIE CRAIG

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 7, 2025

  Ms. CRAIG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ann Bailey on 
her retirement as President of DARTS. Ann began her Journey with DARTS 
years before becoming President. When her father was diagnosed with 
Alzheimer's Disease, Ann worked diligently to get him the care he 
needed. Through her network, someone suggested that she call DARTS, a 
community-based organization serving caregivers and older adults in 
Minnesota. That call was a turning point for Ann and her father. She 
went on to join the Board of Directors and ultimately became President 
of the organization in 2015.
  During her 10 years as President, Ann reimagined DARTS' vision to 
best serve individuals in the southeast metro area. She invested in the 
organization's volunteer program, revamped annual community and 
fundraising events and led the effort to turn part of their West St. 
Paul space into affordable senior apartments. When the pandemic hit in 
2020, Ann ensured her team and volunteers were positioned to continue 
engagement with seniors in a safe way. DARTS also provided support to 
organizations that were struggling.

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  Over the last 10 years, Ann has made DARTS a well-known and reliable 
community-based organization. Seniors and older adults in the community 
have a support system and caregivers have services to rely on. I'm 
proud to have worked with Ann since I first came to Congress in 2019. 
She even helped to moderate and participate in one of my town halls. 
Her passion for this work and drive to support our seniors is 
inspirational. I know I will continue to seek her guidance, especially 
when it comes to showing up for our most vulnerable community members.
  I thank Ann for her vision and years of service.

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