[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 134 (Tuesday, September 22, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2333]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE MEMORY OF TERRENCE BARNICH

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 22, 2009

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of 
Terrence (Terry) Barnich and the sacrifice he made for his country. 
Terrence was serving as the Deputy Director of the Iraq Transition 
Office in Baghdad when his motorcade was attacked by an improvised 
explosive device on May 25, 2009. He had dedicated his life to his 
country, leaving a comfortable life in Chicago and signing on for 
multiple tours in Iraq where he worked for more than two years.
  Terrence was an exemplary and valiant U.S. citizen. Volunteering to 
serve in Iraq in a time of war attests to his loyalty and dedication to 
our country. As the Deputy Director of the Iraq Transition Group, he 
lent his skills to rebuilding and improving Iraq's energy 
infrastructure in an effort to help build a better future for the 
people of Iraq. His leadership in Iraq's transition has benefited 
thousands and will continue to affect generations to come. This is a 
great loss not only to the Illinois 5th District, but also to the 
United States and Iraq.
  Terry will be remembered by the American people as a selfless public 
servant whose memory will live on through his great accomplishments 
both here and in Iraq. On behalf of my family and the people of the 5th 
Congressional District of Illinois, I extend my deep condolences to his 
family. I hope that time and memories will help lessen the burden of 
their grief.

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