[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 94 (Friday, May 28, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E587]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING GOVERNOR CARLOS ROMERO-BARCELO

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                             HON. DON YOUNG

                               of alaska

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 28, 2021

  Mr. YOUNG. Madam Speaker, I rise concerning the passing of my long-
time friend and a great leader, Carlos Romero-Barcelo, former governor 
of Puerto Rico. Carlos passed away on May 2, 2021 at the age of 88. I 
offer my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, as well as 
those whose lives he impacted during his tenure.
  Carlos Romero-Barcelo was a timeless crusader for Puerto Rico. 
Throughout his life, he led the fight for equal recognition of Puerto 
Ricans, and I was especially proud to work with him while he served as 
the Resident Commissioner for the island in Congress.
  Carlos lived a life of public service for Puerto Rico. He served as 
Mayor of San Juan and then as Governor before being elected to be 
Resident Commissioner for Puerto Rico in 1992. He dedicated his life to 
achieve equal rights for the U.S. citizens of Puerto Rico. I was truly 
honored to know him and call him a friend.
  I was proud to serve with him on the House Natural Resources 
Committee. There we worked together advocating for Puerto Rico, and I 
was proud to support his efforts to achieve equality for the U.S. 
Citizens of Puerto Rico. His tireless work deepened Puerto Rico's 
relationship with the United States, and I was proud to stand by him as 
a leader of the island.
  We honor his legacy and mourn his loss alongside his family--his wife 
Kathleen, and his children Carlos, Andres, Juan Carlos, and Melinda--
and our friends, the people of Puerto Rico.

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