[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Page 5748]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE LIFE OF JACK WALDROUP, SR.

 Mr. BAYH. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the life of a 
fellow Hoosier and a dear friend, Jack G. Waldroup, Sr., who passed 
away on March 9, 2003.
  Those of us who knew Jack were touched by his kind heart and generous 
spirit. His life was the embodiment of values Americans have cherished 
since the founding of our democracy: civic involvement, active 
political participation, and public service.
  Jack loved Indiana. Throughout his days, he always remained close to 
his beloved home of Knox County. Jack graduated from Oaktown High 
School in 1946 and then spent time working on his family farm. He also 
served his community as a Chief Deputy in the Knox County Sheriff's 
Department. Soon after, Jack assumed his longtime position as a 
contract administrative assistant at United Engineers and Architects.
  Jack's service to his party never faltered, and he became known in 
Indiana as ``Mr. Democrat.'' Jack served ably as Knox County Democrat 
Chairman from 1970 to 1984, helping to cultivate and guide countless 
careers in public service. He could always be counted on for sound 
advice, and you could be sure he would give it to you straight--without 
any sugar coating. Jack's keen understanding of the political process 
coupled with his loyalty and honest advice led him to become a fixture 
in statewide Indiana politics, and a must- see for anyone seriously 
seeking to serve in public office.
  Over the years, many leaders came to rely on Jack's wisdom and 
guidance. His good judgment and invaluable counsel was always 
appreciated and will be greatly missed.
  When we reflect upon the lives of men such as Jack Waldroup, Sr., we 
are reminded that we live in a country where the true power to shape 
the destiny of government is vested in the people. We will all miss 
Jack deeply, but his memory will serve as a beacon and his life as an 
example of the virtues of civic involvement. He was my friend, and I 
shall miss him.

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