[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16787]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HOMAGE TO MR. GEORGE A. DALLEY

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                         HON. YVETTE D. CLARKE

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 25, 2009

  Ms. CLARKE. Madam Speaker, I rise today extremely humbled and 
privileged to pay homage to Mr. George A. Dalley, who will retire as 
Counsel and Chief of Staff to the Honorable Charles B. Rangel of the 
15th Congressional District of New York. Chairwoman, anyone who has 
worked with Mr. Dalley, knows that he is extremely fond of 
Congressional Records. So it is more than appropriate that I submit my 
sentiments and testimony about him into the Record for posterity.
  George A. Dalley is not only a highly-successful leader and an 
amazing human being, he has been a true supporter and friend to all who 
have crossed his path. I especially feel blessed to have him serve as 
my mentor and advisor, who was integral in helping me acclimate and 
adapt to the rigors of Congress, even before I arrived in D.C. I am 
also blessed to share with Mr. Dalley a rich Jamaican heritage and 
common lineage. The pride he exhibits in heritage and his work with the 
Caribbean American community has truly been an inspiration and 
motivation for my advocacy on behalf of Caribbean Americans across this 
nation and their countries of origin.
  General Douglas McArthur once said, ``A true leader has the 
confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the 
compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be 
a leader, but becomes one by the quality of his actions and the 
integrity of his intent.''
  Mr. George A. Dalley, your example has been a guide to us here on 
Capitol Hill and your leadership is an example for generations to come. 
I wish you all the best in the next stage of your life. Your presence 
on the Hill will sorely be missed.

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