[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24123]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING CHAUNCEY BAILEY

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 10, 2007

  Ms. LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary life 
of Chauncey Bailey of Oakland, California. His tragic and unexpected 
death has been a shock to our community. The loss of this dedicated 
friend, mentor, professional journalist, and steward of Oakland will be 
deeply felt.
  Of all of the significant endeavors Mr. Chauncey Bailey was involved 
with, his role as a loving father was most important to him, and it is 
in this capacity which he will be most missed. My sincerest condolences 
go out to his family, friends, colleagues, and especially his fiancee, 
Ms. Deborah Oduwa. Fifty-seven years old at the time of his death, 
Chauncey was a vibrant journalist, editor, and community member, full 
of energy and vigor.
  Chauncey Bailey grew up in Oakland, and ultimately dedicated his 
career to reporting on Oakland's community, with special attention and 
dedication to news most affecting our African American populations. 
After receiving his education, Chauncey became a staff writer and 
columnist for The Detroit News. After 12 years working for The News, 
Mr. Bailey returned home to Oakland and began writing for the Oakland 
Tribune.
  Mr. Bailey diligently worked his way up in the news media profession, 
working with several of our local media outlets. He was a fixture in 
our papers, on our radios, and on our television sets. Two months ago, 
Mr. Bailey joined the Oakland Post as an editor.
  As an internationally renowned journalist, Chauncey, through his 
travels abroad, brought a keen understanding of the world beyond our 
borders to Oakland, California. We benefited tremendously from his 
experiences and his knowledge of global affairs and for that we are 
deeply grateful.
  Chauncey contributed immeasurably to the fabric of our community. 
Although Chauncey's death was an untimely travesty, it is my hope that 
through his legacy our community will be brought together. By 
remembering this man and his dedication to Oakland, we can come 
together and strengthen our collective hand in rooting out this type of 
violence.
  Our thoughts and prayers are with Chauncey's family and friends, as 
well as the community he served and the people whose lives he most 
contributed to. We extend our deepest condolences to Mr. Bailey's 
family, and our deepest gratitude to them for sharing this dedicated 
man and impassioned writer with us. May his soul rest in peace.

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