Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a legend
who represented the great people of Augusta, Georgia, for 16 years, in,
yes, the United States House of Representatives. Last week, former Congressman Doug Barnard, Jr., passed away at the
age of 95 in his beloved hometown. Although Congressman Barnard served at a very different time in our
Nation's history, many of the issues discussed then are the same that
we are talking about today, like tax reform, immigration reform, and
financial regulatory reform. A World War II veteran, a lawyer, and a banker, Congressman Barnard
made his mark as a well-respected leader of the House Banking
Committee. He was willing to work across the aisle to do what was best
for the people of Augusta and all Americans.
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