October 16, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 163 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Page H8177]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              FIRE CAPTAIN CORY BARR POST OFFICE BUILDING

  Mr. ROUDA. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the 
bill (S. 1196) to designate the facility of the United States Postal 
Service located at 1715 Linnerud Drive in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, as 
the ``Fire Captain Cory Barr Post Office Building''.
  The Clerk read the title of the bill.
  The text of the bill is as follows:

                                S. 1196

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. FIRE CAPTAIN CORY BARR POST OFFICE BUILDING.

       (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal 
     Service located at 1715 Linnerud Drive in Sun Prairie, 
     Wisconsin, shall be known and designated as the ``Fire 
     Captain Cory Barr Post Office Building''.
       (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, 
     document, paper, or other record of the United States to the 
     facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be 
     a reference to the ``Fire Captain Cory Barr Post Office 
     Building''.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from 
California (Mr. Rouda) and the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Gosar) each 
will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California.


                             General Leave

  Mr. ROUDA. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members 
may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks 
and include extraneous material on this issue.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from California?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. ROUDA. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Madam Speaker, I am pleased to join my colleagues in consideration of 
a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 1715 Linnerud Drive in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, as the Fire 
Captain Cory Barr Post Office Building.
  Captain Barr first volunteered with the Sun Prairie Fire Department 
at the age of 18, which earned him the distinction of being the 
youngest firefighter in the department's history.
  On July 10, 2018, Captain Barr was a first responder at the scene of 
a natural gas leak in downtown Sun Prairie. As Captain Barr was 
shutting off service and evacuating people nearby, an explosion 
occurred, killing him. His heroic actions saved over 100 people.
  Captain Barr was a beloved member of the Sun Prairie community for 30 
years. Beyond his contributions to the fire department, he is 
remembered as an outgoing and dedicated man. Captain Barr is survived 
by his wife of 6 years, Abby, and twin 3-year-old daughters, Hailey and 
Aubrey.
  Naming a post office after Captain Barr is the least this country can 
do to honor his sacrifice and the contributions he has made to his 
local community.
  Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. GOSAR. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Madam Speaker, I rise in support of S. 1196, introduced by Senator 
Tammy Baldwin. This bill names a post office located in Sun Prairie, 
Wisconsin, in honor of Fire Captain Cory Barr.
  Cory Barr knew from an early age that he wanted to become a 
firefighter. At 18, he volunteered with the Sun Prairie Fire Department 
and became the youngest firefighter in the department's history.
  On July 10, 2018, Captain Barr responded to an explosion from a 
natural gas leak. He, sadly, passed away while working to save over 100 
lives from the fire.
  Captain Barr is remembered for his service, courage, and dedication 
to the community. He continues to be an inspiration to young 
firefighters in Sun Prairie and across the State of Wisconsin.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and 
I yield back the balance of my time.
  Mr. ROUDA. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
  Mr. POCAN. Madam Speaker, on July 10, 2018, a natural gas leak in Sun 
Prairie, Wisconsin resulted in an explosion that killed Fire Captain 
Cory James Barr. Captain Barr was a first responder on the scene of the 
explosion and gave his life while working to save more than one hundred 
people.
  Captain Barr was a beloved member of the Sun Prairie community for 30 
years. He was born on February 28, 1984 to parents Jack and Janet Barr, 
and was a brother to siblings Kim and Chad. He is survived by his wife, 
Abby, and twin daughters, Hailey and Aubrey.
  Captain Barr first volunteered with the Sun Prairie Fire Department 
at age 18, earning him the distinction of the youngest firefighter in 
the department's history. In addition to his contributions to the fire 
department, Captain Barr owned The Barr House in downtown Sun Prairie 
and worked as a realtor. He is remembered as an outgoing, dedicated man 
who touched the lives of all his fellow community members.
  Hundreds of first responders attended a memorial service in July 2018 
to celebrate Captain Barr's life. Sun Prairie Fire Chief Christopher 
Garrison spoke to his commitment to the department and the community: 
``If Cory could say something right now he would do everything the same 
way all over again. No resistance. No stepping back. He would face the 
danger and do it all over again.'' Other speakers echoed Chief 
Garrison's sentiments and added that Captain Barr was a loving husband 
and father to his wife and daughters.
  The Sun Prairie Education Foundation has honored Captain Barr with 
the Cory Barr Education Memorial Fund. His classmates from the Sun 
Prairie High School Class of 2002 created the Cory Barr Fire Academy 
Fund to support the county's firefighter training program for high 
school students. Captain Barr's service to his community has now earned 
recognition from Congress by dedicating the Sun Prairie Post Office in 
his memory. Captain Barr's legacy will live on as an inspiration to 
young firefighters in Sun Prairie and across Wisconsin.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentleman from California (Mr. Rouda) that the House suspend the rules 
and pass the bill, S. 1196.
  The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the 
rules were suspended and the bill was passed.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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