[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 22, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E653]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BOB JULIANO

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                           HON. BOBBY L. RUSH

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 22, 2022

  Mr. RUSH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life and 
legacy of Bob Juliano, an ally of the working man and a friend to so 
many who worked with him.
  Juliano, who referred to himself as ``Cool Bobby J'', was born and 
raised in the west side of Chicago--a city he dearly loved. He started 
his career in the hospitality industry in Chicago but moved to 
Washington to represent the legislative interests of the Hotel and 
Restaurant Employees International Union.
  He made strong relationship with Members on both sides of the aisle 
and from different parts of the country. Juliana's success in D.C. was 
driven by the fact that he didn't view the Members by the letters next 
to their names, but how each elected official cared about their 
constituents and everyday people. Juliano easily related to people as 
he advocated for improving the lives of our constituents, which 
endeared him to us. He managed relationships beautifully, not just 
Members of the House and Senate, but our Congressional office staff as 
well.
  True to the spirit of his role, Juliano also seemed to know every 
service worker on the Hill, whom he extended the same level of kindness 
and respect as he would show leadership. This embodied why we so deeply 
admired him, because he valued each person's work and showed it.
  He made strong ties to members of the Congressional Black Caucus, 
because his devotion to people shined through in how he advocated about 
issues, especially when it came to the fight for equality. Bob always 
maintained that civil rights was the defining issue of our generation.
  The relationships he established and maintained around the Hill 
helped him shepherd labor legislation through both chambers, including 
when it came to issues of middle-class, hardworking Americans and 
protecting health care of hospitality workers.
  A true Chicagoan, he never forgot where he came from and who helped 
him along the way. Although he passed last year, his spirit and memory 
still live on with everyone he worked with in D.C., reminding all of us 
of the importance of bipartisanship and treating others with respect.
  Madam Speaker, it was a blessing to know him, and I am honored to 
have been able to call him a friend. My thoughts are with him, his 
family, and all who loved him.

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