[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 14 (Thursday, January 23, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H351]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF CHRISTIAN JOSE FIDALGO BARROS

  (Ms. PRESSLEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. PRESSLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of 
Christian Jose Fidalgo Barros, who was called to be with his Lord in 
Heaven far too soon.
  After Christian's first birthday, he was diagnosed with a rare form 
of high-risk neuroblastoma cancer. John and Tchintcia were unrelenting 
in their prayers and their efforts, as were his doctors, to extend and 
to save his life.
  Christian's weary body is now at rest. His soul was called home on 
January 13, 2025, just weeks after his second birthday. Despite his 
short time here on Earth, Christian left an impression on all blessed 
to meet him and to bear witness to his faithfulness.
  Christian means follower of Christ. I know he knew God. It was the 
only way he could have summoned the strength and kept a smile every 
day.
  So last weekend, it was no surprise, given the masses and the 
multitudes he inspired, to see thousands of people show up to support 
Christian, John, Tchintcia, John Junior, Jeremiah, Casey, and Olivia. 
They braved the New England winter to share their love and support for 
the Barros family during this time of unspeakable grief.
  The Barros family is our chosen family. To many in the city and our 
Commonwealth, they have put their love into action in public and in 
private and in big and small ways in public service. They are loved, 
and Christian belonged to all of us, which is why I am on the House 
floor eulogizing him because I believe his loss is one for our Nation. 
I mourn his loss, but I celebrate his life and his light.
  Christian, we thank you for the happy memories you leave behind, and 
we thank you for inspiring us with your courage, your strength, and 
your joy.

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