[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 92 (Thursday, May 26, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S2748]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   REMEMBERING BRIAN DENNIS BALBUENA

 Ms. DUCKWORTH. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the remarkable life of Brian Dennis Balbuena, a devoted son, brother, 
and friend who passed away on April 3, 2022, after a hard-fought battle 
with brain cancer.
  Born March 14, 1983, Brian used his time on earth to bring joy and 
light into the hearts of others. Having battled and beat cancer at the 
age of 5, Brian enjoyed finding new ways to ``Pay it Forward'' to those 
around him. Brian will be remembered by his family and friends as a 
loving and compassionate person who had a contagious smile and a 
presence that brightened any room he entered.
  He leaves behind his incredible parents, Tina and Mark, his siblings, 
Amber and Dustin, and a host of nieces and nephews. May his legacy and 
kind spirit serve as an inspiration to us all.

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