Glenn English: “this is a great privilege. Let me, first of all, thank the gentleman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Mr. Fattah), the…”

“this is a great privilege. Let me, first of all, thank the gentleman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Mr. Fattah), the distinguished ranking member, who helped me shepherd this legislation through the committee and through the House of Representatives, with the unanimous support of the entire Pennsylvania delegation, because the person we are honoring today really enjoyed a Statewide reputation in Pennsylvania as an advocate of those with special needs. With every handshake, Mr. Speaker, Dr. Gertrude Barber left an indelible mark, reflective of her compassion and caring not only for those with special needs, but everyone. This native of Erie, a community that I have lived in all of my life and which I represent, touched so many individuals. Her special gift and passion was reserved for the mentally disabled, but through that, she touched the lives of an entire community and reached out and touched many people throughout the State of Pennsylvania. For years, she gave all that she had and more, and she asked no less of the community in which she lived. Even when one met Dr. Gertrude Barber just once, that encounter lasted for a lifetime. For these reasons, we as a community have decided to name the post office in Erie, on East 38th Street, the Gertrude A. Barber Post Office Building. I can again proudly say that every member of the Pennsylvania delegation has cosponsored this bill. Dr. Barber died April 29 at the age of 88.”