Madam Speaker. I rise today to honor Israel "Izzie" Barlas who passed away on January 23. 2007. Izzie led a long and full life. married for 59 years to Helene. raising his son Lance. and cherishing his two grandsons. The youngest of six children born to Russian immigrants Max and Esther Barlas. Izzie was raised in Petaluma. California and attended Santa Rosa Junior College. He was a world traveler. but always came home to Petaluma the "best place to live. work and raise a family". Izzie and his two brothers coowned Barlas Feeds. founded by their father. The feed and livestock store began by supplying to local farmers. but the business grew to include shipments as far away as the South Pacific.
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