Political Quotes

“the people of Tennessee and the Nation suffered a great loss last week with the passing of Mrs. Irene Bailey Baker on April 2. Mrs. Baker, a native of Sevier County in east Tennessee, is perhaps best known as the wife of Rep. Howard Baker and the mother of Senator Howard Baker, Jr. But Mrs. Baker also led a unique career in public service herself. At age 17, she began her career in the Sevier County court system. Mrs. Baker then married and devoted herself to her family, and their call to serve the people of east Tennessee. She later served as a Member of this body after her husband's untimely death. After serving out the remainder of her husband's term, Mrs. Baker returned to her home in east Tennessee to serve as director of public welfare for the city of Knoxville. Mrs. Baker touched many people through her role as a public servant and as a caring, compassionate person. I know that my colleagues join me in extending their deepest sympathy to the Baker family in their time of sorrow.”