[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 9, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1742]
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                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO BARRY BECKER JR.

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 9, 2008

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of my good 
friend Barry Becker Jr., who passed away August 12, 2008.
  Mr. Becker was born on June 11, 1970 in Burbank, California, and 
within a year of his birth he was a resident of the Las Vegas 
community. He graduated from Bishop Gorman High School in 1988. After 
high school he attended Arizona State University where he earned a 
bachelor's degree in fine arts. After graduating from college, Barry 
decided to uphold the endeavors and honorable work ethic of his family 
by joining their business, Becker Realty Corp. His congenial 
personality and his strong ties to the community were immediate assets 
to the company, but they also helped make Barry independently 
successful.
  Through his many humanitarian efforts in community and business 
activities, he continuously demonstrated the honorable principles and 
standards championed by the Southern Nevada community. A man of great 
faith, he truly understood the importance of prayer and positivity and 
he strived to maintain a positive attitude and uplifting spirit.
  As son, brother, husband and friend, Mr. Becker never failed to show 
the utmost respect, dedication and love to everyone around him. I offer 
my heartfelt condolences and genuine support to his dear wife Shannon, 
his brothers Danny and Randy, his parents Sue and Barry, his 
grandmother Betty and to all those who held him dear, of which there 
were undoubtedly many.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the life and legacy of my friend 
Barry Becker Jr. His work and dedication to the Las Vegas community 
were commendable and enriched countless lives. Mr. Becker was a great 
man and he will always be admired for his compassion, dedication to his 
family, and his generosity. Most of all, he will be profoundly missed.

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