[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 51 (Thursday, March 18, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E273]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING FORMER NEW YORK STATE SENATOR AND U.S. AMBASSADOR H. DOUGLAS 
 BARCLAY FOR HIS LIFETIME DEDICATION TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF FELLOW 
                     NEW YORKERS AND ALL AMERICANS

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 18, 2021

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor former New York 
State Senator and former U.S. Ambassador H. Douglas ``Doug'' Barclay 
for his lifetime achievements in both the private sector and public 
service.
  A New Yorker through and through, Doug dedicated his entire life to 
the people of New York State. While he was born in New York City in 
1932, his parents quickly returned to Pulaski, New York in Oswego 
County and Doug became the 7th generation to live on the beloved family 
farm. Doug graduated from Yale University and Syracuse University 
College of Law, subsequently practicing at an esteemed Syracuse law 
firm, now Barclay Damon, LLP, as a named partner for over 40 years. He 
was elected to the New York State Senate in 1964 and served the people 
of Oswego County for 20 years, until 1984. Doug will always be 
remembered as a compassionate and caring representative for whom no 
constituent's concern was too small. He championed meaningful 
legislation reform around criminal justice, court reform, housing, and 
economic development matters. From his years in the U.S. Army to the 
New York State Senate to his appointment as the U.S. Ambassador to the 
Republic of El Salvador during President George W. Bush's 
Administration, Doug's positive impact and exemplary leadership 
extended far beyond his cherished North Country home.
  Doug was an extraordinary leader in his community and genuinely cared 
for those around him. He offered sage advice to candidates seeking 
office in New York State and became a renowned and well-respected 
figure in the Republican Party. He and his wife, Dee Dee, were 
committed to giving back locally by raising funds for county emergency 
services and by supporting families with children with disabilities. 
The Barclays fostered a strong sense of service within their own family 
and Doug's son, Will, has followed closely in his father's footsteps. 
Will was elected to the New York State Assembly in 2003 and is now 
serving as the Assembly Minority Leader. Ever the family man, Doug was 
an integral part of the North Country community and will be greatly 
missed. On behalf of New York's 21st Congressional District, I am 
honored to recognize his remarkable leadership and life.

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