[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 21, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E432]
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                  REMEMBERING JOSEPH ``JOE'' R. MERLO

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 21, 2021

  Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Joseph 
``Joe'' R. Merlo, who passed away on December 22, 2020.
  Joe was born on June 8, 1945 and was beloved by many people in my 
community. He was a husband, father, uncle, great uncle, grandfather, 
great grandfather, cousin, and friend.
  Like many who grew up in Niles, Ohio, Joe was a legend. If you didn't 
get your haircut by Joe at some point in your life, then you weren't 
really a resident of Niles.
  I will always remember Joe for providing me with sage advice early in 
my political career. Anyone that knew Joe knew he was always fun to be 
around and was a true Northeast Ohioan.
  My deepest sympathies go out to Joe's family and to all whose lives 
he touched.

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