CONGRATULATING ANN BAILEY ON HER RETIREMENT FROM DARTS

On 2025-04-07, Representative Angie Craig (D-MN-2) delivered a floor speech titled "CONGRATULATING ANN BAILEY ON HER RETIREMENT FROM DARTS" in the House.

CONGRATULATING ANN BAILEY ON HER RETIREMENT FROM DARTS

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 62 (Monday, April 7, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 62 (Monday, April 7, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E290-E291] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONGRATULATING ANN BAILEY ON HER RETIREMENT FROM DARTS ______ HON. ANGIE CRAIG of minnesota in the house of representatives Monday, April 7, 2025 Ms. CRAIG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ann Bailey on her retirement as President of DARTS. Ann began her Journey with DARTS years before becoming President. When her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, Ann worked diligently to get him the care he needed. Through her network, someone suggested that she call DARTS, a community-based organization serving caregivers and older adults in Minnesota. That call was a turning point for Ann and her father. She went on to join the Board of Directors and ultimately became President of the organization in 2015. During her 10 years as President, Ann reimagined DARTS' vision to best serve individuals in the southeast metro area. She invested in the organization's volunteer program, revamped annual community and fundraising events and led the effort to turn part of their West St. Paul space into affordable senior apartments. When the pandemic hit in 2020, Ann ensured her team and volunteers were positioned to continue engagement with seniors in a safe way. DARTS also provided support to organizations that were struggling. [[Page E291]] Over the last 10 years, Ann has made DARTS a well-known and reliable community-based organization. Seniors and older adults in the community have a support system and caregivers have services to rely on. I'm proud to have worked with Ann since I first came to Congress in 2019. She even helped to moderate and participate in one of my town halls. Her passion for this work and drive to support our seniors is inspirational. I know I will continue to seek her guidance, especially when it comes to showing up for our most vulnerable community members. I thank Ann for her vision and years of service. ____________________