[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 162 (Friday, September 18, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E861]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





               HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF TONY CORBO

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 18, 2020

  Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Speaker, it is with the heaviest of hearts that I 
rise today to pay tribute to Tony Corbo, one of the original founders 
of Food and Water Watch. Tony was one of the fiercest consumer 
advocates I have ever had the good fortune to have known and his loss 
will be deeply felt by all of those who had the opportunity to know and 
work with him.
  ``Fight Like You Live Here'' was a motto that drove Tony's passionate 
advocacy in food safety. He described himself as a ``watchdog of big 
Ag'' and it was profession to which he dedicated himself for more than 
twenty years. He held a particular focus on food safety, consumer 
safety, and worker health which led to his ardent efforts to both 
better protect our food supply as well as food processing workers. 
During my tenure in Congress, l worked closely with Tony on critical 
issues--from Chinese chicken and linespeeds in slaughterhouses to 
worker safety issues and advancing trade policies that protect 
consumers. His passion led to an expertise and keen understanding of 
food safety and consumer issues that was second to none.
  Outside of his professional contributions, Tony was also a dedicated 
member of the Washington, D.C. community. An avid Nationals fan and 
season ticket holder, he enjoyed attending the games and rooting for 
his team. He was also an enthusiastic gardener and bee keeper and in 
what free time he had, Tony could also be found volunteering at the 
local garden shop. He had an engaging personality with a contagious 
laugh, the combination of which could draw anyone in. Tony was a 
special soul and that larger than life spirit will be missed by many.
  Tony was a fervent ally who provided myself and my staff with 
invaluable counsel over the years. He was not one to take no for an 
answer or shy away from a fight which is why we worked so well 
together. Over the years, Tony and I developed a friendship for which I 
will always be grateful.
  Though taken from us much too soon, I am honored to have this 
opportunity to stand and recognize Tony Corbo for the indelible mark 
that he left on all those who knew him. I extend my deepest sympathies 
to his wife, Elizabeth, as well as his brother, Joe, and sister, Cathy. 
His is a legacy that will continue to inspire those who knew him.

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