[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 145 (Thursday, October 16, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2060]
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             RECOGNIZING PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

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                    HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR.

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 16, 2003

  Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of 
recognizing Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. This resolution comes at 
a fitting time for me and other Members and staff in the House. I 
recently lost a good friend and former aide, Barry Beringer, to 
pancreatic cancer.
  Barry was a remarkable man, a warm friend and a consummate counsel. 
His love of history permeated his work as a Committee General Counsel. 
His warmth and gently inclusive approach to difficult negotiations and 
situations made him a friend to all, even to those who may have 
disagreed with him. His pure motives earned him universal respect and 
admiration from his friends and colleagues.
  Barry served as my General Counsel during my tenure as Chairman of 
the House Science Committee. His sage advice, thoughtful perspective, 
and his respect for the history of the institution guided many a 
decision. His counsel was invaluable and will be missed greatly not 
only by me but by all who worked with him and around him. His warm 
humor and collegial approach to everything is unique in this 
institution . . . and will be missed.
  In addition to being a loving husband and father, Barry was a loving 
human being who left us all richer for having known and worked with 
him.
  Congressman Platts introduced this important resolution to raise 
awareness of pancreatic cancer. Unfortunately, no one knows the exact 
causes of pancreatic cancer. Doctors are rarely able to explain why one 
person gets pancreatic cancer and another does not. I am pleased that 
the House is acknowledging this deadly disease and raising awareness of 
pancreatic cancer so others may not suffer the same fate as my friend 
Barry.

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