[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 176 (Tuesday, November 15, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H8498]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF TERRY BARKER

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Texas (Ms. Van Duyne) for 5 minutes.
  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart. Over the 
weekend, tragedy struck North Texas as six lives were taken in an air 
show honoring our veterans. One victim was Texas-24 resident and local 
leader, Terry Barker.
  Terry was the epitome of an all-American hero. An Army veteran and 
American Airlines pilot of 36 years, Terry spent decades of his storied 
and accomplished life serving others. His service in the Army and 
unmatched dedication to honoring veterans is a testament to the kind of 
man Terry was.
  Just last week, to pay tribute to veterans, Terry helped set up the 
Keller Field of Honor: 1,776 full-size U.S. flags dedicated to the 
1,776 heroes. He then took to the skies one last time in a World War II 
era B-17 bomber to pay tribute to the Greatest Generation.
  Terry was also a dedicated public servant, spending two terms as a 
Keller City councilmember. My friend and colleague, Keller Mayor Armin 
Mizani, described Terry as his mentor, and an ``outgoing and selfless 
man who always had a joke to share.''
  Texas-24 lost an American patriot, a public servant, and beloved 
friend this week. I ask you to please join me in praying for Terry, his 
family, and all of those affected by this weekend's tragedy.

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