Political Quotes

“it is with a heavy heart and great sorrow that I rise to inform the House that our esteemed former colleague, Irene Bailey Baker, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 1994, at the age of 92. Mrs. Baker succeeded her husband, Howard H. Baker, Sr., as a Member of this body upon his untimely death and served out the remainder of his term from March 10, 1964, to January 3, 1965. In her public and private life, Mrs. Baker carried on the proud family tradition of representing the people and their best interests. I had the distinct privilege and honor of serving alongside Howard Baker, Sr., until his death, alongside Mrs. Baker, and at the same time as their son Howard Baker, Jr., during his 18 years in the Senate, and as Senator Baker's father-in-law, Senator Everett Dirksen, a giant leader in that body. Edith Irene Bailey was born on November 17, 1901, in the hills on Sevier County, TN, and was educated there. She began her public service at age 17 as an employee in the local court system where her father was a judge.”