[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16967]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA'S BELOVED DAVE 
                                DAUGHTRY

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 2, 2015

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is with profound sadness that 
I rise to honor the life and legacy of Northwest Florida's beloved Dave 
Daughtry. For over thirty years, Dave dedicated his broadcasting career 
to serving the people of the Gulf Coast community, and Northwest 
Florida mourns his passing.
  From what began at a small radio station in Andalusia, Alabama, 
Dave's successful broadcasting career and love of writing would take 
him to Huntsville, Alabama; Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis, 
Tennessee; and Washington, D.C. before making his way to Pensacola, 
Florida--a community that would welcome him with open arms, and remain 
his home until his passing.
  Dave quickly became a known figure over the local television airwaves 
as news anchor at WEAR-TV in Pensacola and then as reporter-anchor with 
WALA-TV in Mobile, Alabama. According to Denise, his bride of 26 years, 
radio was what he loved most, however, and it is radio where he 
dedicated his career for the last 14 years of his life. This love was 
demonstrated by the fact that he would arrive at 5 a.m. every morning 
to host the WEBY-AM morning show, ``Wake up with Dave.''
  To many, Dave will be remembered and appreciated for his company and 
entertainment on their morning commute; however, to those closest to 
him, including his dogs Peaches and Pal, Dave will be remembered as a 
loving husband, father, and grandfather and will greatly be missed.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my constituents in Florida's First 
Congressional District, I am proud to honor and commemorate the life 
and legacy of Dave Daughtry. Vicki and I offer his entire family, 
especially his wife, Denise; children, Bonnie, Michael, and Patrick; 
seven grandchildren, Lindsey, Shannon, Evan, Patrick, Amanda, Shelby, 
and Benjamin; and the entire Daughtry family our deepest condolences 
and prayers. May God continue to bless them all during this difficult 
time.

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