[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 52 (Friday, March 19, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E282]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING AMBASSADOR H. DOUGLAS BARCLAY

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                        HON. ANDREW R. GARBARINO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 19, 2021

  Mr. GARBARINO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the incredible 
life and legacy of former New York State Senator and former U.S. 
Ambassador, H. Douglas ``Doug'' Barclay.
  Ambassador Barclay dedicated his life to private and public service 
to New Yorkers, Americans, and citizens of the world. Born and raised 
in the Empire State, Ambassador Barclay attended St. Paul's School and 
Yale University before serving in the U.S. Army. Following his 
honorable discharge from the armed services, Ambassador Barclay 
graduated from Syracuse University College of Law, and practiced law at 
a Syracuse law firm before pursuing a life of public service.
  First elected to the New York State Senate in 1964, Ambassador 
Barclay honorably served for twenty years, championing efforts in 
criminal justice, court reform and economic development. In 2003, 
President George W. Bush nominated, and the U.S. Senate confirmed him 
as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador.
  I will always cherish the times I spent with Ambassador Barclay and 
his son Will, a dear friend of mine. Whether meeting up at political 
functions in New York City or having lunch with Will at our favorite 
Thai restaurant in Albany, I always enjoyed hearing Ambassador Barclay 
share his inspiring stories from a lifetime of service.
  Whether serving in uniform, in the New York State Senate, or as an 
Ambassador, Ambassador Barclay always put the interest of New Yorkers 
and Americans first. Ambassador Barclay was a true statesman and a 
once-in-a-generation example of what it means to be a public servant. I 
join the State of New York in mourning the loss and celebrating the 
immense legacy of one of our state's greatest.

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