[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E449]
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                         HONORING DAVID DAILEY

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                     HON. ROBERT C. ``BOBBY'' SCOTT

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 14, 2026

  Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my 
Chief of Staff, David Dailey, who has dedicated his career to serving 
the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia and this institution with 
distinction.
  David is a native of Norfolk, Virginia, and first came to my office 
as an intern in 2004 while pursuing his bachelor's degree at American 
University. After quickly proving himself through the quality of his 
work and his commitment to public service, we asked him to stay on as a 
Legislative Correspondent. From there, he steadily rose through the 
ranks, serving as a Legislative Assistant, Senior Legislative 
Assistant, Legislative Director, and ultimately Chief of Staff, a 
position he has held since 2017. At one point, I even had him pulling 
double duty as my Press Secretary.
  During his tenure as Chief of Staff, David helped lead my office 
through the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and 
provided invaluable counsel during my service as both Chairman and 
Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and Labor. His energy, 
attention to detail, and deep understanding of policy were instrumental 
during some of the most consequential debates before Congress.
  I have known David through many chapters of his life and career, and 
I can say with certainty that he is a person of passion, conviction, 
and integrity. He approaches public service thoughtfully and seriously, 
with a genuine interest in the law and the policy challenges facing our 
Nation. On the most complicated issues before this body, I consistently 
relied on his counsel and expertise.
  While serving as full time staff in Congress, David also earned his 
law degree from The Catholic University Columbus School of Law, an 
accomplishment that reflects both his discipline and determination. 
Although that legal training proved invaluable in his legislative work, 
he will now have the opportunity to put it to use in a new chapter of 
his career as he begins practicing law in the private sector.
  I know I speak for both past and present members of Team Scott when I 
say that David will be deeply missed. Our office will not be the same 
without him.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to thank David for his 22 years of dedicated 
service to the House of Representatives, the Commonwealth of Virginia, 
and the Nation. I wish him, his wife, Mary, and their children, Eleanor 
and Charlie, all the best in this next chapter.

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