[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 150 (Wednesday, September 25, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H5754-H5755]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING JOE QUATTRONE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Edwards). The Chair recognizes the 
gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Stauber) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. STAUBER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Joe 
Quattrone, a legend on Capitol Hill who recently passed away at the age 
of 90.
  Joe was the barber in the Rayburn barbershop. He served there for 52 
years. During the course of his service, he cut the hair of multiple 
Presidents, including George H.W. Bush, Jimmy Carter, and the late 
Gerald Ford.
  Joe was known for his outrageous stories, wonderful sense of humor, 
and love for life. I first met him in 2019 when I got my start right 
here in Congress, and I was lucky enough to sit in

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his chair once a month every month until he retired. I could always 
count on his positive attitude and his steady hands.
  Joe immigrated to the United States from Italy when he was 18 years 
old. He served in the Air Force and was married to the love of his 
life, Rita, for 65 years until she passed away.
  He is survived by his two grandchildren, his daughter-in-law, and his 
son, Frank, who described his father as a ``one-of-a-kind guy.''

  To know Joe was to love him. He was kind, openhearted, and possessed 
a unique ability to brighten anyone's day. We will miss the man who 
loved his family, worked hard, gave great haircuts, and made everyone 
laugh.
  Joe, may you rest in peace.

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