[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 89 (Wednesday, May 22, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3406]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                          HONORING BARRY ROMO

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Illinois (Mr. Garcia) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor my friend 
Barry Romo, who passed away earlier this month.
  Barry was a decorated Vietnam veteran who, having seen the horrors of 
the U.S. role in Vietnam, became a leading organizer. He challenged the 
Pentagon and White House narratives about the conflict, and he 
organized actions on The National Mall, at the Supreme Court, and at 
Arlington National Cemetery to protest the war.
  Barry was the national coordinator for Vietnam Veterans Against the 
War for more than 40 years. In that role, he advocated for greater 
healthcare coverage for veterans affected by Agent Orange and other 
toxins. His activism later extended to other social justice causes, 
like affordable housing, veterans homelessness prevention, and 
workplace fairness.
  Barry was a longtime resident of the Logan Square neighborhood in 
Chicago, where he was a mentor to other veterans, as well. Our 
community will miss Barry.
  Rest in peace.

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