[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 19 (Tuesday, February 2, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E96-E97]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING BARRY COATES

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                             HON. TOM RICE

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 2, 2016

  Mr. RICE of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life of Mr. Barry Coates, a United States Army veteran from McBee, 
South Carolina.
  Barry passed away last week from terminal cancer that was left 
untreated by the VA for over a year. Even as he battled his illness, 
Barry remained a champion for improving medical access and care for all 
veterans.
  Mr. Speaker, I join with the people of South Carolina in recognizing 
the life of Barry. Together, we honor his service and dedication to the 
fight for better treatment for our veterans. His contributions to this 
fight leave an indelible mark that will always be remembered.
  Barry will be greatly missed and I ask that we keep Barry's wife, 
Donna, his five children, Scotty, Breanna, Shane, Troy, and Tyler, and

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the rest of his family in our thoughts and prayers.
  Mr. Speaker, we must do better for our nation's veterans.

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