[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 105 (Thursday, July 30, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S9484]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN MEMORY OF MR. CLYDE RAYMOND BARROW

 Ms. MOSELEY-BRAUN. Mr. President, it is with great sadness 
that I rise today to pay tribute to the passing of Clyde Raymond 
Barrow. He was a dear friend, a devoted family man, and a committed 
community member. His life enriched the lives of countless people. I 
would like to take a few moments to reflect on this special person.
  Clyde Barrow was born on March 3, 1923 in Belize, British Honduras. 
He passed just a few weeks ago at the age of 75 on July 9, 1998 in 
Chicago. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, the Reverend Willie 
Taplin Barrow; his adopted children, Dr. Patricia Carey and John Kirby, 
Jr.; his two sisters, Avis Barrow McKay and Peggy Barrow Foster; ninety 
eight Godchildren; many nieces and nephews; as well as friends and 
relatives too numerous to count. The Barrows are also the parents of 
Keith Errol Barrow, who preceded his father in death in 1983.
  To Reverend Barrow, and Clyde's surviving family and friends, I wish 
there was some way that I could lift this burden of loss from your 
shoulders. We must take comfort in the fact that Clyde lived his life 
with tremendous courage, dignity, and kindness. Clyde Barrow's life is 
an example of righteousness for us all to follow.
  Although Clyde Barrow is no longer with us, he has left scores of 
memories and a legacy of kindness and compassion that will live on 
forever. He was the strong, silent partner of the little warrior, 
Reverend Barrow, supporting her in her many civil rights battles and 
her stewardship of Operation Push.
  A welder by trade, Clyde also labored countless hours to build and 
strengthen his community by volunteering his considerable time and 
talents. Clyde's involvement with organizations such as the Doctors 
Hospital of Hyde Park and the Vernon Park Church of God's MAST (Men 
Achieving Success and Training) Homeless Ministry represent his well 
earned reputation as a good Samaritan. As one who cherished children, 
Clyde Barrow went out of his way to know the name of each child in his 
church and neighborhood. Without a doubt, Clyde Barrow was the 
embodiment of the neighbor we all want living next door to us: a rock 
and a conscious within the community.
  In times such as these, it is comforting to remember the words of our 
Lord: ``Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes with the dawn.'' 
Clyde Raymond Barrow was a fine man, dedicated to his family, his 
community, and his God. The Barrows are in my thoughts and prayers 
during this time of sorrow, and I trust that they are in the prayers of 
the Senate as well.

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