December 19, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 206 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1633]
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                HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. ROBERT B. DALEY

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 19, 2019

  Mr. KATKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Mr. 
Robert B. Daley who passed away on December 15, 2019, at the age of 87. 
A veteran, dedicated teacher, loving husband, father, and grandfather, 
Mr. Daley will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and community.
  After graduating from St. Lucy's High School in Syracuse, Mr. Daley 
went on to study at Le Moyne College where he earned his bachelor's 
degree in 1954. Mr. Daley was a lifelong advocate of Le Moyne College. 
It was at Le Moyne that Mr. Daley and my father became fast friends. My 
family is forever grateful that Mr. Daley introduced my father to my 
mother, Mary Lou, and was rewarded by being best man at their wedding.
  Following graduation, Mr. Daley went on to enlist in the United 
States Army. While in the Army, Mr. Daley was stationed at Schofield 
Barracks in Honolulu, Hawaii. Upon completing his tour of duty in 1957, 
Mr. Daley returned to Central New York to work for Bristol Labs and 
later, at Jamesville-Dewitt High School, where he taught Chemistry and 
Earth Science for 34 years before retiring. Following his retirement, 
Mr. Daley continued to be active in the education field, consulting for 
Syracuse University. In this role, he observed teachers in various 
Central New York school districts, working to mentor the next 
generation of teachers.
  Throughout Mr. Daley's career, he has been a dedicated volunteer, 
helping build homes for Habitat for Humanity, assisting with the New 
York State Science Olympiad, and supporting numerous activities for St. 
Ann Catholic Church of Manlius, where he was an active member. Madam 
Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the House join me in honoring the 
life of Mr. Robert B. Daley. A devoted family-man, career educator, and 
patriot, I wish his family peace during this incredibly difficult time.

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